AG -v- Godson and Crowley [2013] JRC 074 (15 April 2013)

AG -v- Godson and Crowley [2013] JRC 074 (15 April 2013)

Sentences must reflect the gravity of offences involving indecent images of children, particularly at higher Copine levels, taking into account aggravating factors such as number of images, distribution, previous convictions, and mitigating factors such as guilty plea and cooperation. Ancillary orders including...

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Citation
[2013] JRC 074
Parties
Defendant: Godson; Defendant: Crowley; Prosecution: Law Officers of the Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 April 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Indecent Images of Children, Sentencing, Sex Offences, Forfeiture, Restraint Orders
Criminal Law Indecent Images of Children Sentencing Sex Offences Forfeiture Restraint Orders

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Parties

Godson

Defendant

Crowley

Defendant

Law Officers of the Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for possession, making, incitement, and distribution of indecent images of children
  2. 2 application of sentencing guidelines and aggravating/mitigating factors
  3. 3 imposition of ancillary orders including forfeiture and restraint

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences must reflect the gravity of offences involving indecent images of children, particularly at higher Copine levels, taking into account aggravating factors such as number of images, distribution, previous convictions, and mitigating factors such as guilty plea and cooperation. Ancillary orders including forfeiture and restraint are appropriate to protect the public.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Godson sentenced to 8 years' imprisonment
  • Crowley sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment (concurrent on both counts)