AG -v- Byrne [2011] JRC 060 (18 March 2011)

AG -v- Byrne [2011] JRC 060 (18 March 2011)

Given the deliberate and persistent nature of the dishonesty offences, balanced against early guilty plea and genuine remorse, a total sentence of 2 years' imprisonment is appropriate, with a compensation order for the victims.

Citation
[2011] JRC 060
Parties
Defendant: Mr Byrne; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 March 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Dishonesty, Fraud, Sentencing, Compensation Order
Criminal Law Dishonesty Fraud Sentencing Compensation Order

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Parties

Mr Byrne

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for multiple counts of dishonesty
  2. 2 Mitigation for early guilty plea and remorse
  3. 3 Compensation for victims

Ratio Decidendi

Given the deliberate and persistent nature of the dishonesty offences, balanced against early guilty plea and genuine remorse, a total sentence of 2 years' imprisonment is appropriate, with a compensation order for the victims.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years' imprisonment in total
  • Compensation Order in the sum of £4,056 for Counts 1-21 (excluding 19 and 20), payable within 2 years of release, with 3 months' imprisonment in default