AG -v- Maton [2016] JRC 148 (26 August 2016)

AG -v- Maton [2016] JRC 148 (26 August 2016)

Due to defendant's youth, lower amount involved, opportunistic nature of offences, and community interest, custodial sentence not imposed; community service and probation ordered instead.

Citation
[2016] JRC 148
Parties
Defendant: Mr Maton; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
26 August 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Indecent Assault, Fraud, False Pretences, Driving Without Insurance, Probation, Community Service, Restraining Orders, Notification Requirements
Criminal Law Indecent Assault Fraud False Pretences Driving Without Insurance Probation Community Service Restraining Orders +1 more

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Parties

Mr Maton

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for indecent assault
  2. 2 appropriate sentencing for obtaining money or goods by false pretences
  3. 3 appropriate sentencing for driving uninsured

Ratio Decidendi

Due to defendant's youth, lower amount involved, opportunistic nature of offences, and community interest, custodial sentence not imposed; community service and probation ordered instead.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • 18 months probation
  • 300 hours community service