1999/18 - AG v Horgan [1999] UR 18 (22 January 1999)

1999/18 - AG v Horgan [1999] UR 18 (22 January 1999)

The existence of two dependent children with no alternative carers justified a probation order with community service instead of a custodial sentence for aggravated dishonesty offences.

Citation
[1999] UR 18
Parties
Defendant: Mrs Horgan
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
22 January 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
probation with community service
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Probation, Community Service, Dishonesty Offences
Criminal Law Sentencing Probation Community Service Dishonesty Offences

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Parties

Mrs Horgan

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for offences of dishonesty while on probation
  2. 2 Consideration of dependent children in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The existence of two dependent children with no alternative carers justified a probation order with community service instead of a custodial sentence for aggravated dishonesty offences.

Court Disposition

probation with community service

Orders

  • Defendant placed on probation for two years on each count, subject to good behaviour and directions of Probation Officer.
  • Defendant to perform 150 hours of community service within 12 months.