AG v Le Masurier and Oeillet [2004] JRC 194 (05 November 2004)

AG v Le Masurier and Oeillet [2004] JRC 194 (05 November 2004)

Both defendants are equally culpable for the offences due to joint enterprise; Oeillet receives custodial sentences due to prior record and breach of probation, while Le Masurier receives non-custodial sentences due to good character, age, and statutory protection for young offenders.

Citation
[2004] JRC 194
Parties
Defendant: Oeillet; Defendant: Le Masurier; Prosecution: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 November 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Oeillet sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment; Le Masurier sentenced to 2 years' probation and 120 hours community service.
Legal Topics
Dishonesty Offences, Probation Breach, Sentencing of Young Offenders, Drug Related Crime
Criminal Law Dishonesty Offences Probation Breach Sentencing of Young Offenders Drug Related Crime

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Parties

Oeillet

Defendant

Le Masurier

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 sentencing for dishonesty offences
  2. 2 breach of probation order
  3. 3 application of young offender law

Ratio Decidendi

Both defendants are equally culpable for the offences due to joint enterprise; Oeillet receives custodial sentences due to prior record and breach of probation, while Le Masurier receives non-custodial sentences due to good character, age, and statutory protection for young offenders.

Court Disposition

Oeillet sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment; Le Masurier sentenced to 2 years' probation and 120 hours community service.

Orders

  • Oeillet: 18 months' imprisonment on multiple counts, concurrent.
  • Le Masurier: 2 years' probation with conditions, 120 hours community service, equivalent to 9 months' youth detention if not completed.