AG v Corcoran [2001] JRC 218 (26 October 2001)

AG v Corcoran [2001] JRC 218 (26 October 2001)

Robbery at knife point in broad daylight is so serious that only a custodial sentence is appropriate, even for a young first offender, due to the need for deterrence and public protection.

Citation
[2001] JRC 218
Parties
Accused: Corcoran; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
26 October 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Robbery, Youth Offenders, Sentencing, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Robbery Youth Offenders Sentencing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Corcoran

Accused

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for robbery at knife point by a young offender
  2. 2 Application of Criminal Justice Young Offenders (Jersey) Law 1994
  3. 3 Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Robbery at knife point in broad daylight is so serious that only a custodial sentence is appropriate, even for a young first offender, due to the need for deterrence and public protection.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Sentenced to 2.5 years Youth Detention
  • Subject to supervision by a probation officer or other officer upon release