AG v Fortun [2002] JRC 205 (25 October 2002)

AG v Fortun [2002] JRC 205 (25 October 2002)

Given the seriousness of arson, use of petrol, substantial property damage, and the defendant's prior history, a custodial sentence is warranted; mitigating factors include guilty plea, cooperation, and warning given.

Citation
[2002] JRC 205
Parties
Defendant: Fortun; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 October 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Arson, Sentencing, Mental Health
Criminal Law Arson Sentencing Mental Health

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Parties

Fortun

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for arson
  2. 2 consideration of hospital order
  3. 3 impact of mental health and alcohol

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of arson, use of petrol, substantial property damage, and the defendant's prior history, a custodial sentence is warranted; mitigating factors include guilty plea, cooperation, and warning given.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 6 months' imprisonment on count 1
  • 3 years' imprisonment on count 2