AG v Terry [2000] JRC 21B (04 February 2000)

AG v Terry [2000] JRC 21B (04 February 2000)

The court found that Terry knowingly received stolen property and, considering his cooperation with police, risk incurred, and being treated as a first offender, imposed a fine rather than imprisonment.

Citation
[2000] JRC 21B
Parties
Prosecutor: The Attorney General; Accused: Raymond Terry
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 February 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Conviction by Jury
Outcome
convicted and fined
Legal Topics
Receiving Stolen Property, Sentencing
Criminal Law Receiving Stolen Property Sentencing

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Parties

The Attorney General

Prosecutor

Raymond Terry

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Conviction by Jury

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused knowingly received stolen property
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for receiving stolen property

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that Terry knowingly received stolen property and, considering his cooperation with police, risk incurred, and being treated as a first offender, imposed a fine rather than imprisonment.

Court Disposition

convicted and fined

Orders

  • Fine of £1,000 or 2 months imprisonment in default
  • £200 to be paid forthwith and balance at £50 per week