AG -v- Moignard 8-Dec-2006 [2006] JRC 184 (08 December 2006)

AG -v- Moignard 8-Dec-2006 [2006] JRC 184 (08 December 2006)

Given the seriousness of the offence, the defendant's prior convictions for sexual offences against children, and the presence of grooming, a sentence of 3½ years' imprisonment is appropriate despite the defendant's age and guilty plea.

Citation
[2006] JRC 184
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
08 December 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Child Protection
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Child Protection

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for repeat sexual offences against a minor
  2. 2 Consideration of guilty plea and age in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence, the defendant's prior convictions for sexual offences against children, and the presence of grooming, a sentence of 3½ years' imprisonment is appropriate despite the defendant's age and guilty plea.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Defendant sentenced to 3.5 years' imprisonment