1998/176 - AG v Rawlinson and Oeillet [1998] UR 176 (18 August 1998)

1998/176 - AG v Rawlinson and Oeillet [1998] UR 176 (18 August 1998)

The court imposed substantial custodial sentences to reflect the seriousness of the robberies, the preparation and use of weapons, and to serve as a deterrent to others, in line with established legal principles and prior authorities.

Citation
[1998] UR 176
Parties
Prosecutor: Attorney General; Defendant: Rawlinson; Defendant: Oeillet
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 August 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Deterrence, Shop Crime, Use of Weapons, Forfeiture, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Deterrence Shop Crime Use of Weapons Forfeiture Driving Disqualification

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Parties

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Rawlinson

Defendant

Oeillet

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentences for robbery and related offences
  2. 2 Deterrence as a sentencing principle for shop robberies
  3. 3 Sentencing for use of weapons and preparation for crime

Ratio Decidendi

The court imposed substantial custodial sentences to reflect the seriousness of the robberies, the preparation and use of weapons, and to serve as a deterrent to others, in line with established legal principles and prior authorities.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Rawlinson sentenced to 5 years and 11 months imprisonment on multiple counts, with driving disqualification for 12 months on counts 2 and 3.
  • Oeillet sentenced to 6 years and 9 months imprisonment on multiple counts, fines of £100 on counts 4, 6, and 11 or 1 month imprisonment in default, and driving disqualification for 2 years on count 5.