AG v Roberts and LG [2008] JRC 148 (05 September 2008)

The seriousness and totality of offending by both Roberts and LG, combined with their risk of re-offending and history of breaching non-custodial orders, justify custodial sentences under the Criminal Justice (Young Offenders)(Jersey) Law 1994. Consecutive sentences are imposed to reflect the distinct sets of...

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Citation: [2008] JRC 148
Parties: Defendant: Roberts; Defendant: LG; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 05 September 2008
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: Roberts sentenced to 14 months' youth detention and 2 years' disqualification from driving; LG sentenced to 9 months' youth detention.
Legal Topics: Youth Offenders, Sentencing, Drug Offences, Breaking and Entering, Assault, Motor Traffic Offences, Larceny

Criminal Law Youth Offenders Sentencing Drug Offences Breaking and Entering Assault Motor Traffic Offences Larceny

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Parties

Roberts

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentencing for young offenders with multiple offences
2 Application of Criminal Justice (Young Offenders)(Jersey) Law 1994
3 Consecutive vs concurrent sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Roberts sentenced to 14 months' youth detention and 2 years' disqualification from driving; LG sentenced to 9 months' youth detention.

Orders

Forfeiture and destruction of drugs and utensils seized in the case of Roberts

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