AG v A [2019] JRC 015 (07 February 2019)

AG v A [2019] JRC 015 (07 February 2019)

Given the seriousness of the robbery with a knife, the defendant's failure to respond to non-custodial penalties, and the requirements of Article 4, youth detention is the only appropriate sentence. A restraining order is necessary to protect the victims from further fear or harassment.

Citation
[2019] JRC 015
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Redacted]; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
07 February 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Robbery, Use of Weapon, Youth Detention, Restraining Order, Sentencing
Criminal Law Youth Justice Robbery Use of Weapon Youth Detention Restraining Order Sentencing

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Parties

[Defendant Name Redacted]

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for youth robbery with a knife
  2. 2 Applicability of youth detention under Article 4 of the Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Jersey) Law 2014
  3. 3 Imposition and terms of a restraining order

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the robbery with a knife, the defendant's failure to respond to non-custodial penalties, and the requirements of Article 4, youth detention is the only appropriate sentence. A restraining order is necessary to protect the victims from further fear or harassment.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years youth detention concurrent on each count
  • 5-year restraining order prohibiting contact, approach, or proximity to victims and their home/work addresses, and requiring avoidance of contact