AG v OShea [2001] JRC 206A (19 October 2001)

AG v OShea [2001] JRC 206A (19 October 2001)

Robbery is a serious offence requiring imprisonment; breach of probation and possession of heroin warrant additional concurrent sentences; mitigating factors considered but do not outweigh need for custodial sentence.

Citation
[2001] JRC 206A
Parties
Accused: O'Shea; Prosecution: Crown Advocate; Victim: chemist; Victim: chemist's assistant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 October 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Robbery, Probation Breach, Sentencing, Drug Possession
Criminal Law Robbery Probation Breach Sentencing Drug Possession

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Parties

O'Shea

Accused

Crown Advocate

Prosecution

chemist

Victim

chemist's assistant

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for robbery
  2. 2 breach of probation for drug possession

Ratio Decidendi

Robbery is a serious offence requiring imprisonment; breach of probation and possession of heroin warrant additional concurrent sentences; mitigating factors considered but do not outweigh need for custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2½ years' imprisonment for robbery
  • Probation Order discharged