AG v O'Shea [2007] JRC 076 (30 March 2007)

AG v O'Shea [2007] JRC 076 (30 March 2007)

Given the nature and seriousness of the offences, breach of suspended sentence, and aggravating factors, imprisonment is the only appropriate outcome.

Citation
[2007] JRC 076
Parties
Defendant: O'Shea
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 March 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced to imprisonment
Legal Topics
Breaking and Entering, Receiving Stolen Property, Assault, Breach of the Peace, Sentencing, Suspended Sentence Breach
Criminal Law Breaking and Entering Receiving Stolen Property Assault Breach of the Peace Sentencing Suspended Sentence Breach

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Parties

O'Shea

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for multiple offences including breach of suspended sentence
  2. 2 consideration of probation versus imprisonment

Ratio Decidendi

Given the nature and seriousness of the offences, breach of suspended sentence, and aggravating factors, imprisonment is the only appropriate outcome.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced to imprisonment

Orders

  • Count 1: 2 weeks imprisonment
  • Count 2: 2.5 years imprisonment