AG -v- Horman [2008] JRC 187 (31 October 2008)

AG -v- Horman [2008] JRC 187 (31 October 2008)

Despite mitigation, the gravity of distributing indecent images of children requires a custodial sentence to deter further abuse and protect children.

Citation
[2008] JRC 187
Parties
Defendant: Horman; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
31 October 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Child Pornography, Obscene Publication, Sentencing, Distribution of Indecent Images
Criminal Law Child Pornography Obscene Publication Sentencing Distribution of Indecent Images

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Parties

Horman

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for possession and distribution of indecent images of children
  2. 2 mitigation factors in sentencing
  3. 3 impact of distribution on child abuse

Ratio Decidendi

Despite mitigation, the gravity of distributing indecent images of children requires a custodial sentence to deter further abuse and protect children.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Count 1: 4 months' imprisonment
  • Count 2: 4 months' imprisonment concurrent