AG v Renouf [2000] JRC 197 (11 October 2000)

AG v Renouf [2000] JRC 197 (11 October 2000)

The seriousness of the offences, aggravating factors, and breach of trust warranted a custodial sentence, but the exceptional length of time since the offences, absence of re-offending, and defendant's good character justified accepting the Crown's proposed sentence.

Citation
[2000] JRC 197
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 October 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Child Abuse, Mitigation, Aggravating Factors
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Child Abuse Mitigation Aggravating Factors

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for historic sexual offences against minors
  2. 2 consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the offences, aggravating factors, and breach of trust warranted a custodial sentence, but the exceptional length of time since the offences, absence of re-offending, and defendant's good character justified accepting the Crown's proposed sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years' imprisonment on Counts 1 and 4
  • 3 years' imprisonment on Counts 2, 5, 7, 10, 13, 16, and 19