AG -v- Bryce-Richards [2005] JRC 138A (04 October 2005)

AG -v- Bryce-Richards [2005] JRC 138A (04 October 2005)

A custodial sentence of 7 years is appropriate for a professional trustee convicted of dishonesty and breach of trust, considering limited mitigation and the need to deter similar conduct and protect the reputation of Jersey as a financial centre.

Citation
[2005] JRC 138A
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]; Prosecution: Attorney General; Victim: Jacqueline Holmes; Victim: Amanda Marie; Victim: Alexia Michele; Victim: Lloyd Thomas
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 October 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Dishonesty, Breach of Trust, Sentencing, Compensation Orders
Criminal Law Trust Law Dishonesty Breach of Trust Sentencing Compensation Orders

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecution

Jacqueline Holmes

Victim

Amanda Marie

Victim

Alexia Michele

Victim

Lloyd Thomas

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for breach of trust and dishonesty by a professional trustee
  2. 2 Appropriate compensation for victims

Ratio Decidendi

A custodial sentence of 7 years is appropriate for a professional trustee convicted of dishonesty and breach of trust, considering limited mitigation and the need to deter similar conduct and protect the reputation of Jersey as a financial centre.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 7 years' imprisonment imposed on the defendant
  • Compensation order of £125,000 in favour of Jacqueline Holmes