Dooley v Att. Gen. [1985] JLR_Note 24c (02 September 1985)

Dooley v Att. Gen. [1985] JLR_Note 24c (02 September 1985)

A visitor to the Island who steals from another visitor immediately upon arrival is subject to sentencing that reflects the need for deterrence and protection of the community.

Parties
Applicant: Dooley; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 September 1985
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Larceny, Sentencing, Theft by Visitor

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Parties

Dooley

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for larceny committed by a visitor upon arrival to the Island

Ratio Decidendi

A visitor to the Island who steals from another visitor immediately upon arrival is subject to sentencing that reflects the need for deterrence and protection of the community.

Court Disposition

sentence imposed