AG -v- Mohammed [2007] JRC 148 (27 July 2007)

AG -v- Mohammed [2007] JRC 148 (27 July 2007)

Given the defendant's motivation to change, support network, and inept nature of the offences, a non-custodial sentence with probation, treatment, and community service is appropriate despite the seriousness of the crimes.

Citation
[2007] JRC 148
Parties
Defendant: Mohammed; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 July 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Guilty Plea
Outcome
Non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Probation, Community Service, Drug Offences, Burglary, Larceny
Criminal Law Sentencing Probation Community Service Drug Offences Burglary Larceny

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Parties

Mohammed

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Guilty Plea

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for multiple counts of breaking and entering, larceny, attempted break-in, and unlawful possession of drugs

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's motivation to change, support network, and inept nature of the offences, a non-custodial sentence with probation, treatment, and community service is appropriate despite the seriousness of the crimes.

Court Disposition

Non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • Placed on probation for 18 months on each count
  • Condition to live and work as directed by Probation Officer