Graham v Att. Gen. [1996] JLR 270 (01 October 1996)
The sentencing court must consider time spent in custody on remand and it is preferable to make explicit reference to any reduction in sentence for such time.
- Citation
- [1996] JLR 270
- Parties
- Applicant: Graham; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 01 October 1996
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- guidance issued
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Remand, Credit for Time Served
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Parties
Graham
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether time spent in custody on remand should be considered by the sentencing court
Ratio Decidendi
The sentencing court must consider time spent in custody on remand and it is preferable to make explicit reference to any reduction in sentence for such time.
Court Disposition
guidance issued
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