AG v Ferreira [2002] JRC 172 (20 September 2002)

AG v Ferreira [2002] JRC 172 (20 September 2002)

The sentence of 2 years and 6 months imprisonment is justified given the seriousness of the indecent assault and aggravating features, but is reduced from the starting point due to significant mitigating factors. Deportation is recommended in line with precedent and absence of objection.

Citation
[2002] JRC 172
Parties
Accused: Ferreira; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 September 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
conviction upheld, sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Indecent Assault, Sentencing, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Deportation
Criminal Law Indecent Assault Sentencing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Deportation

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Parties

Ferreira

Accused

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for indecent assault with aggravating and mitigating features
  2. 2 whether deportation should be recommended

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 2 years and 6 months imprisonment is justified given the seriousness of the indecent assault and aggravating features, but is reduced from the starting point due to significant mitigating factors. Deportation is recommended in line with precedent and absence of objection.

Court Disposition

conviction upheld, sentence imposed

Orders

  • 2 years and 6 months imprisonment
  • recommendation for deportation at conclusion of sentence