AG -v- Mendes [2010] JRC 237 (22 December 2010)

AG -v- Mendes [2010] JRC 237 (22 December 2010)

A custodial sentence is inevitable due to the seriousness of the offences, particularly the second count involving abduction and the vulnerability of the victims, despite the defendant's mitigation and remorse.

Citation
[2010] JRC 237
Parties
Defendant: Mr Mendes; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
22 December 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Indecent Assault, Sentencing, Deportation Recommendation
Criminal Law Indecent Assault Sentencing Deportation Recommendation

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Parties

Mr Mendes

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for two counts of indecent assault
  2. 2 whether to recommend deportation

Ratio Decidendi

A custodial sentence is inevitable due to the seriousness of the offences, particularly the second count involving abduction and the vulnerability of the victims, despite the defendant's mitigation and remorse.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 9 months' imprisonment on Count 1
  • 18 months' imprisonment on Count 2, concurrent