Foster v Att. Gen. [2003] JLR_Note 18 (15 May 2003)
The court held that evidence in support of mitigation is admissible and may be considered during sentencing.
- Parties
- Applicant: Foster; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 15 May 2003
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- Mitigation evidence allowed
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Mitigation, Evidence
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Parties
Foster
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether evidence in support of mitigation may be considered during sentencing
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that evidence in support of mitigation is admissible and may be considered during sentencing.
Court Disposition
Mitigation evidence allowed
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