1999/144 - AG v McLean [1999] UR 144 (20 August 1999)

1999/144 - AG v McLean [1999] UR 144 (20 August 1999)

The sentence was determined by balancing the seriousness of the offences, McLean's bad record, and significant mitigation for cooperation and personal reform, resulting in a reduced concurrent sentence.

Citation
[1999] UR 144
Parties
Defendant: McLean; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 August 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Burglary, Receiving Stolen Goods, Drug Offences, Sentencing
Criminal Law Burglary Receiving Stolen Goods Drug Offences Sentencing

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Parties

McLean

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for opportunist break-in and related offences
  2. 2 mitigation for cooperation and personal circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was determined by balancing the seriousness of the offences, McLean's bad record, and significant mitigation for cooperation and personal reform, resulting in a reduced concurrent sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 10 months imprisonment on counts 5, 6, and 7; 1 week imprisonment on counts 8 and 9; all sentences to run concurrently
  • forfeiture and destruction of drugs