AG -v- X [2014] JRC 113A (15 May 2014)

AG -v- X [2014] JRC 113A (15 May 2014)

Despite the offence being at the lower end of the scale, the serious breach of trust and the lasting impact on the child required a custodial sentence of 12 months, with notification requirements and restraining orders imposed under the Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010.

Citation
[2014] JRC 113A
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Conviction by Jury
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Gross Indecency, Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Breach of Trust, Sex Offender Notification, Restraining Orders
Criminal Law Gross Indecency Sexual Offences Sentencing Breach of Trust Sex Offender Notification Restraining Orders

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Conviction by Jury

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for act of gross indecency involving a child
  2. 2 Whether custodial sentence or treatment is appropriate
  3. 3 Application of Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the offence being at the lower end of the scale, the serious breach of trust and the lasting impact on the child required a custodial sentence of 12 months, with notification requirements and restraining orders imposed under the Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 12 months' imprisonment
  • Subject to notification requirements under Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010 for at least 5 years