AG -v- Richomme [2015] JRC 096 (08 May 2015)

AG -v- Richomme [2015] JRC 096 (08 May 2015)

Due to repeated breaches of non-custodial sentences and failure to respond to opportunities given, a custodial sentence is necessary despite youth and mitigation; sentences for breach offences are imposed, but made concurrent exceptionally due to youth and progress in detention.

Citation
[2015] JRC 096
Parties
Defendant: Mr Richomme; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
08 May 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Breach of Probation, Community Service Order, Youth Detention, Affray, Sentencing Principles for Young Offenders
Criminal Law Juvenile Justice Breach of Probation Community Service Order Youth Detention Affray Sentencing Principles for Young Offenders

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 3 Authorities cited 6 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 5
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Mr Richomme

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a custodial sentence is appropriate for a young offender who repeatedly breaches non-custodial orders
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing approach for offences committed in breach of probation or community service
  3. 3 Consideration of mitigation and rehabilitation for young offenders

Ratio Decidendi

Due to repeated breaches of non-custodial sentences and failure to respond to opportunities given, a custodial sentence is necessary despite youth and mitigation; sentences for breach offences are imposed, but made concurrent exceptionally due to youth and progress in detention.

Court Disposition

custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • 15 months' youth detention for breach offence (Count 1)
  • 3 months' youth detention for breach offence (Count 2), consecutive to Count 1