AG v Renouf [2001] JRC 125 (30 May 2001)

AG v Renouf [2001] JRC 125 (30 May 2001)

The defendant committed serious fraud and breach of trust over three years, causing significant loss to victims. Despite mitigation, the nature of the offences required a custodial sentence. Delay attributable to the prosecution was considered in favour of the defendant.

Citation
[2001] JRC 125
Parties
Defendant: Renouf; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate Robinson
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 May 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted
Legal Topics
Fraud, Breach of Trust, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Fraud Breach of Trust Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Renouf

Defendant

Crown Advocate Robinson

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 fraudulent misrepresentation
  2. 2 breach of trust
  3. 3 sentencing quantum

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant committed serious fraud and breach of trust over three years, causing significant loss to victims. Despite mitigation, the nature of the offences required a custodial sentence. Delay attributable to the prosecution was considered in favour of the defendant.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

  • 3½ years' imprisonment, concurrent, on all charges