AG -v- P [2012] JRC 041 (23 February 2012)

AG -v- P [2012] JRC 041 (23 February 2012)

The gravity of the offences, the vulnerability of the victims, lack of mitigation, and the need for condign punishment justify a total sentence of 10 years' imprisonment, a 10-year notification period, and restraining orders.

Citation
[2012] JRC 041
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defence: Mr Baker; Accused: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
23 February 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Incest, Indecent Assault, Sex Offender Notification, Restraining Orders, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Incest Indecent Assault Sex Offender Notification Restraining Orders Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Mr Baker

Defence

Defendant

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for incest and indecent assault
  2. 2 Application of Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010 Article 5(1)
  3. 3 Imposition of restraining orders

Ratio Decidendi

The gravity of the offences, the vulnerability of the victims, lack of mitigation, and the need for condign punishment justify a total sentence of 10 years' imprisonment, a 10-year notification period, and restraining orders.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • 3 years' imprisonment on Count 1 of First Indictment
  • 8 years' imprisonment on Count 3 of First Indictment, concurrent