AG v Hamon [2003] JRC 149 (29 August 2003)

Despite mitigation, the seriousness of sexual offences against underage girls by a mature man requires a custodial sentence; concurrent sentences imposed for both offences.

Citation: [2003] JRC 149
Parties: Defendant: Hamon; Prosecution: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 29 August 2003
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics: Unlawful Sexual Intercourse, Gross Indecency, Sentencing, Sexual Offences Against Minors

Criminal Law Unlawful Sexual Intercourse Gross Indecency Sentencing Sexual Offences Against Minors

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Parties

Hamon

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor
2 Appropriate sentence for procuring a minor to commit gross indecency

Ratio Decidendi

Despite mitigation, the seriousness of sexual offences against underage girls by a mature man requires a custodial sentence; concurrent sentences imposed for both offences.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

18 months' imprisonment on count 1
12 months' imprisonment on count 2, concurrent