1998/98 - AG v Hudson [1998] UR 98 (15 May 1998)

There were no exceptional circumstances to justify a non-custodial sentence for a serious breach of trust involving significant sums; a custodial sentence of 12 months is appropriate.

Citation: [1998] UR 98
Parties: Defendant: Hudson; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 15 May 1998
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics: Breach of Trust, Theft, Sentencing

Criminal Law Breach of Trust Theft Sentencing

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Parties

Hudson

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendant's breach of trust warrants a custodial sentence
2 Whether there are exceptional circumstances to avoid imprisonment

Ratio Decidendi

There were no exceptional circumstances to justify a non-custodial sentence for a serious breach of trust involving significant sums; a custodial sentence of 12 months is appropriate.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

Defendant sentenced to 12 months imprisonment