Smith (R.P.) v Att. Gen. [1985] JLR_Note 26b (23 September 1986)
The court held that the use of criminal statistics is permissible in determining sentence.
- Parties
- Applicant: R. P. Smith; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 23 September 1986
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Use of Criminal Statistics
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Parties
R. P. Smith
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether criminal statistics may be used in sentencing
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that the use of criminal statistics is permissible in determining sentence.
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