AG -v- Godson and Crowley [2013] JRC 091 (15 May 2013)

AG -v- Godson and Crowley [2013] JRC 091 (15 May 2013)

The Court adopted the sentencing structure from Wicks, treating the number of images, distribution, and previous convictions as aggravating factors, and applied discounts for guilty pleas and cooperation. Godson received a total of 8 years' imprisonment (including consecutive sentences for conspiracy to distribute), and Crowley received 5 years' imprisonment, both with ancillary orders.

Citation
[2013] JRC 091
Parties
Defendant: Godson; Defendant: Crowley; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 May 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Indecent Images of Children, Sentencing Guidelines, Possession of Indecent Images, Making Indecent Images, Distribution of Indecent Images, Conspiracy to Distribute Indecent Images
Criminal Law Indecent Images of Children Sentencing Guidelines Possession of Indecent Images Making Indecent Images Distribution of Indecent Images Conspiracy to Distribute Indecent Images

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Parties

Godson

Defendant

Crowley

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for offences involving indecent images of children
  2. 2 Application of sentencing guidelines for making, possessing, and distributing indecent images
  3. 3 Treatment of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The Court adopted the sentencing structure from Wicks, treating the number of images, distribution, and previous convictions as aggravating factors, and applied discounts for guilty pleas and cooperation. Godson received a total of 8 years' imprisonment (including consecutive sentences for conspiracy to distribute), and Crowley received 5 years' imprisonment, both with ancillary orders.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Godson: 8 years' imprisonment (including consecutive sentences for conspiracy to distribute), forfeiture of computer equipment, 10-year notification and restraining orders under the Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010.
  • Crowley: 5 years' imprisonment (concurrent on each count), forfeiture of equipment, 10-year notification and restraining orders under the Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010.