AG -v- Lee [2011] JRC 092 (27 April 2011)

AG -v- Lee [2011] JRC 092 (27 April 2011)

Despite mitigation and evidence of rehabilitation, the seriousness and potential consequences of arson require a substantial custodial sentence, with concurrent terms to reflect totality and credit for recent progress.

Citation
[2011] JRC 092
Parties
Defendant: (Defendant name not specified); Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 April 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Arson, Breaking and Entering, Larceny, Motoring Offences, Sentencing
Criminal Law Arson Breaking and Entering Larceny Motoring Offences Sentencing

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Parties

(Defendant name not specified)

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for arson and related offences
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigation and prior record
  3. 3 Concurrent versus consecutive sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Despite mitigation and evidence of rehabilitation, the seriousness and potential consequences of arson require a substantial custodial sentence, with concurrent terms to reflect totality and credit for recent progress.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years' imprisonment (arson)
  • 12 months' imprisonment (breaking and entering)