AG -v- Le Geyt [2007] JRC 008 (12 January 2007)

AG -v- Le Geyt [2007] JRC 008 (12 January 2007)

Despite mitigation, including guilty plea, good character, age, and remorse, the breach of trust and the need to protect vulnerable minors require a custodial sentence. The sentence is reduced in view of mitigation but cannot be avoided.

Citation
[2007] JRC 008
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]; Victim: [Victim Name Not Provided]; Witness: [Victim's Mother Name Not Provided]
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 January 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sexual Assault, Sentencing, Breach of Trust, Mitigation
Criminal Law Sexual Assault Sentencing Breach of Trust Mitigation

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

[Victim Name Not Provided]

Victim

[Victim's Mother Name Not Provided]

Witness

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for sexual assault of a minor
  2. 2 Consideration of breach of trust and mitigation in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Despite mitigation, including guilty plea, good character, age, and remorse, the breach of trust and the need to protect vulnerable minors require a custodial sentence. The sentence is reduced in view of mitigation but cannot be avoided.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 15 months' imprisonment