AG v Vieira [2001] JRC 206B (19 October 2001)

AG v Vieira [2001] JRC 206B (19 October 2001)

A custodial sentence of 2½ years is imposed for robbery, reduced from 3 years due to mitigation, and a recommendation for deportation is made as the accused's continued presence is detrimental to Jersey.

Citation
[2001] JRC 206B
Parties
Accused: Vieira; Victim: Sarah Cleary; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 October 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Deportation Recommendation
Criminal Law Immigration Law Robbery Sentencing Deportation Recommendation

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Parties

Vieira

Accused

Sarah Cleary

Victim

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate custodial sentence for robbery
  2. 2 recommendation for deportation

Ratio Decidendi

A custodial sentence of 2½ years is imposed for robbery, reduced from 3 years due to mitigation, and a recommendation for deportation is made as the accused's continued presence is detrimental to Jersey.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Imprisonment for 2½ years
  • Recommendation for deportation from Jersey