AG v Donnelly [2000] JRC 199 (13 October 2000)

AG v Donnelly [2000] JRC 199 (13 October 2000)

The seriousness of the offence, involving deliberate deception and breach of trust over a long period, outweighs the mitigating factor of addiction. Credit is given for cooperation, guilty plea, and intent to repay, but a custodial sentence is necessary.

Citation
[2000] JRC 199
Parties
Defendant: Mrs Donnelly; Prosecutor: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 October 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Fraud, Breach of Trust, Sentencing
Criminal Law Fraud Breach of Trust Sentencing

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Parties

Mrs Donnelly

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for fraud involving breach of trust
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the offence, involving deliberate deception and breach of trust over a long period, outweighs the mitigating factor of addiction. Credit is given for cooperation, guilty plea, and intent to repay, but a custodial sentence is necessary.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Defendant sentenced to four years' imprisonment.