AG -v- Callec [2018] JCR 056 (09 March 2018)

AG -v- Callec [2018] JCR 056 (09 March 2018)

The defendant committed multiple acts of fraud and forgery over a prolonged period, breaching the trust of her aunt. No exceptional circumstances justified sparing imprisonment, and delay was attributable to the defendant's own actions. A custodial sentence is warranted.

Citation
[2018] JCR 056
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
09 March 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Fraud, Forgery, Breach of Trust, Sentencing
Criminal Law Fraud Forgery Breach of Trust Sentencing

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant committed fraud by forging cheques and obtaining money to the prejudice of her aunt
  2. 2 Whether exceptional circumstances exist to avoid a custodial sentence
  3. 3 Whether delay in prosecution should mitigate sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant committed multiple acts of fraud and forgery over a prolonged period, breaching the trust of her aunt. No exceptional circumstances justified sparing imprisonment, and delay was attributable to the defendant's own actions. A custodial sentence is warranted.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • The defendant is sentenced to 2 years and 9 months' imprisonment.