AG v Marsh [2002] JRC 16 (18 January 2002)

AG v Marsh [2002] JRC 16 (18 January 2002)

The sentence must reflect the high amount stolen and breach of trust, but is reduced due to the defendant's remorse, cooperation, and lack of prior convictions.

Citation
[2002] JRC 16
Parties
Prosecutor: Attorney General; Defendant: Marsh
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 January 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Larceny, Theft, Sentencing, Breach of Trust
Criminal Law Larceny Theft Sentencing Breach of Trust

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Parties

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Marsh

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for larceny from thrift club and employer by trusted individual
  2. 2 Consideration of remorse and cooperation in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence must reflect the high amount stolen and breach of trust, but is reduced due to the defendant's remorse, cooperation, and lack of prior convictions.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 12 months' imprisonment on count 1
  • 2 years 9 months' imprisonment on count 2