AG v Le Cras [2000] JRC 89 (25 May 2000)

AG v Le Cras [2000] JRC 89 (25 May 2000)

A total sentence of 2 ½ years imprisonment is appropriate for the combined offences of deliberate travel fraud and social security fraud, reflecting seriousness, mitigation, and the totality principle.

Citation
[2000] JRC 89
Parties
Defendant: Mr Le Cras
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 May 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Fraud, Social Security Fraud, Sentencing, Mitigation, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Fraud Social Security Fraud Sentencing Mitigation Totality Principle

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Parties

Mr Le Cras

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for deliberate fraud involving travel arrangements and social security benefits?
  2. 2 How should mitigation and the totality principle affect sentencing?

Ratio Decidendi

A total sentence of 2 ½ years imprisonment is appropriate for the combined offences of deliberate travel fraud and social security fraud, reflecting seriousness, mitigation, and the totality principle.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years imprisonment on Counts 1-7 and 10-17, concurrent on each count
  • 6 months imprisonment on Counts 18-54, concurrent with each other but consecutive to Counts 1-7 and 10-17