AG -v- Whelan Grace and Robinson [2017] JRC 040B (14 March 2017)

AG -v- Whelan Grace and Robinson [2017] JRC 040B (14 March 2017)

Custodial sentences are mandatory for substantial money laundering offences regardless of mitigation, with sentence length determined by involvement, previous convictions, and cooperation.

Citation
[2017] JRC 040B
Parties
Defendant: Mr Whelan; Defendant: Mr Grace; Defendant: Mr Robinson; Prosecutor: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentences imposed
Legal Topics
Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime, Sentencing
Criminal Law Money Laundering Proceeds of Crime Sentencing

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Parties

Mr Whelan

Defendant

Mr Grace

Defendant

Mr Robinson

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for money laundering involving substantial sums
  2. 2 consideration of mitigation and previous convictions
  3. 3 application of sentencing policy changes

Ratio Decidendi

Custodial sentences are mandatory for substantial money laundering offences regardless of mitigation, with sentence length determined by involvement, previous convictions, and cooperation.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentences imposed

Orders

  • Mr Whelan sentenced to 27 months' imprisonment for Count 1 and 15 months for Count 2, total 42 months (3½ years) imprisonment.
  • Mr Grace sentenced to 2 years' imprisonment.