Fenn v AG [2000] JRC 247 (14 December 2000)
The sentence was not manifestly excessive and was imposed with care; personal circumstances and pleas for mercy do not override the appropriateness of the sentence in light of repeated offending and breach of probation.
- Citation
- [2000] JRC 247
- Parties
- Appellant: Jon Sebastian Fenn; Victim: The Housing Committee
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 14 December 2000
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Fraud, Probation Breach, Appeal Dismissal
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Parties
Jon Sebastian Fenn
Appellant
The Housing Committee
Victim
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed by the Magistrate was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether there were grounds for mercy sufficient to reduce the sentence
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence was not manifestly excessive and was imposed with care; personal circumstances and pleas for mercy do not override the appropriateness of the sentence in light of repeated offending and breach of probation.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
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