AG -v- Faulkner [2011] JRC 046C (28 February 2011)

The seriousness of arson, risk to others, and aggravating factor of turning on gas outweigh emotional mitigation; guilty plea and good character reduce sentence within 3-5 year tariff to 4 years.

Citation: [2011] JRC 046C
Parties: Defendant: Mr Faulkner
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 28 February 2011
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted
Legal Topics: Arson, Sentencing, Mitigation, Aggravating Factors

Criminal Law Arson Sentencing Mitigation Aggravating Factors

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Parties

Mr Faulkner

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 appropriate sentence for arson
2 consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of arson, risk to others, and aggravating factor of turning on gas outweigh emotional mitigation; guilty plea and good character reduce sentence within 3-5 year tariff to 4 years.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

4 years' imprisonment