AG -v- Cullen [2017] JRC 041B (15 March 2017)

AG -v- Cullen [2017] JRC 041B (15 March 2017)

The sentence imposed reflects the seriousness of the sexual assaults, the aggravating features, and the impact on victims, but is reduced due to the delay between interview and charging.

Citation
[2017] JRC 041B
Parties
Defendant: Mr Cullen; Complainant: Victim 1; Complainant: Victim 2
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics
Sexual Assault, Sentencing, Mitigation, Notification Requirements, Harassment Orders
Criminal Law Sexual Assault Sentencing Mitigation Notification Requirements Harassment Orders

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Parties

Mr Cullen

Defendant

Victim 1

Complainant

Victim 2

Complainant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for sexual assault
  2. 2 impact of delay in prosecution
  3. 3 mitigating and aggravating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed reflects the seriousness of the sexual assaults, the aggravating features, and the impact on victims, but is reduced due to the delay between interview and charging.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

  • Defendant sentenced to 3 years and 9 months' imprisonment.
  • Notification requirements for 5 years before application for removal.