Oliver v Att. Gen. [1994] JLR_Note 14b (25 July 1994)
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The court considered the applicant's status as a single mother with young children as a mitigating factor in sentencing.
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sentence imposed with mitigation
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Oliver
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Appropriate sentence for a single mother with young children
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- Mitigation based on status as a single mother with young children.
- Respondent
- Appropriate sentence should be imposed regardless of parental status.
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Mitigating circumstances such as family responsibilities may be considered in sentencing.
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The court considered the applicant's status as a single mother with young children as a mitigating factor in sentencing.
Court disposition
sentence imposed with mitigation
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