AG -v- Aubert 24-Nov-2006 [2006] JRC 168 (24 November 2006)

AG -v- Aubert 24-Nov-2006 [2006] JRC 168 (24 November 2006)

Despite significant mitigation, the prolonged theft of a large sum by a person in a position of trust requires a custodial sentence.

Citation
[2006] JRC 168
Parties
Defendant: Mrs Aubert
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 November 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Theft, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Theft Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Mrs Aubert

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for prolonged theft by person in position of trust
  2. 2 consideration of mitigation factors

Ratio Decidendi

Despite significant mitigation, the prolonged theft of a large sum by a person in a position of trust requires a custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • 2 years' imprisonment on Count 1
  • 18 months' imprisonment on Counts 2 and 3, concurrent