AG v Hatte [2004] JRC 176 (01 October 2004)

AG v Hatte [2004] JRC 176 (01 October 2004)

Despite personal mitigation, the seriousness of the offence, breach of trust, and public interest require a custodial sentence of two years' imprisonment.

Citation
[2004] JRC 176
Parties
Prosecution: Crown; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
01 October 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Abuse of Trust, Sentencing
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Abuse of Trust Sentencing

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Parties

Crown

Prosecution

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Sentencing for sexual intercourse with a minor
  2. 2 Abuse of position of trust
  3. 3 Mitigation based on personal circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

Despite personal mitigation, the seriousness of the offence, breach of trust, and public interest require a custodial sentence of two years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Defendant sentenced to 2 years' imprisonment
  • Counselling recommended during imprisonment