AG v Roberts [2023] JRC 035 (24 February 2023)
No exceptional circumstances exist; remand in custody is appropriate after conviction for serious sexual offences likely to result in custodial sentence.
- Citation
- [2023] JRC 035
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Defendant; Victim: Victim
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 24 February 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Post Conviction, Pre Sentencing
- Outcome
- remanded in custody
- Legal Topics
- Sexual Offences, Breach of Trust, Bail After Conviction
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Parties
The Crown
Prosecution
Defendant
Defendant
Victim
Victim
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Post Conviction, Pre Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether bail should be granted after conviction for serious sexual offences
- 2 Appropriate remand pending sentencing
Ratio Decidendi
No exceptional circumstances exist; remand in custody is appropriate after conviction for serious sexual offences likely to result in custodial sentence.
Court Disposition
remanded in custody
Orders
- Defendant remanded in custody to 3 March 2023 at 10am for fixing of sentencing dates and ancillary orders
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