AG v Sutherland [2000] JRC 50 (21 March 2000)

AG v Sutherland [2000] JRC 50 (21 March 2000)

Systematic dishonesty involving theft and falsification of accounts over a substantial period warrants immediate imprisonment; mitigating factors justify slight reduction in sentence.

Citation
[2000] JRC 50
Parties
Defendant: Mr. Sutherland; Complainant: States of Jersey Education Committee
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 March 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics
Theft, Dishonest Falsification, Sentencing, Restitution
Criminal Law Theft Dishonest Falsification Sentencing Restitution

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Parties

Mr. Sutherland

Defendant

States of Jersey Education Committee

Complainant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 systematic theft of library property
  2. 2 dishonest falsification of petty cash journal
  3. 3 appropriate sentencing for dishonesty offences

Ratio Decidendi

Systematic dishonesty involving theft and falsification of accounts over a substantial period warrants immediate imprisonment; mitigating factors justify slight reduction in sentence.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

  • 6 months' imprisonment on count 1
  • 4 months' imprisonment on count 2