AG v McCormick [2001] JRC 64 (16 March 2001)

Imprisonment is warranted due to seriousness and aggravating circumstances, but mitigation justifies a slight reduction in sentence.

Citation: [2001] JRC 64
Parties: Defendant: McCormick
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 16 March 2001
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics: Burglary, Curfew Breach, Sentencing, Mitigation

Criminal Law Burglary Curfew Breach Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

McCormick

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 appropriate sentence for burglary and curfew breach
2 consideration of mitigation factors

Ratio Decidendi

Imprisonment is warranted due to seriousness and aggravating circumstances, but mitigation justifies a slight reduction in sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

Count 1: 6 months' imprisonment
Count 2: 6 months' imprisonment concurrent