Jersey Judgment

Henry v Att. Gen. [1985] JLR_Note 24d (30 January 1985)

Criminal Law Delay in Trial Uncertainty to Accused

Status: Judgment
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Posture: Criminal / Sentencing

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The court held that delay in trial and the uncertainty caused to the accused can be considered as mitigating factors in sentencing.

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sentence mitigated due to delay

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Henry

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Attorney General

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Criminal / Sentencing

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Whether delay in trial and resulting uncertainty to the accused should affect sentencing

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Applicant: The delay in trial has caused uncertainty and prejudice to the accused, which should be considered in sentencing.
Respondent: The prosecution contends that the delay does not warrant mitigation in sentencing.

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Henry v Att. Gen. [1985] JLR_Note 24d

Delay in trial causing uncertainty to the accused may be a mitigating factor in sentencing.

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The court held that delay in trial and the uncertainty caused to the accused can be considered as mitigating factors in sentencing.

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sentence mitigated due to delay

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