1999/178 - AG v Rulton [1999] UR 178 (15 October 1999)

1999/178 - AG v Rulton [1999] UR 178 (15 October 1999)

Despite the seriousness of breach of trust, mitigating factors such as previous good character, repayment, cooperation, and remorse justify a reduced custodial sentence.

Citation
[1999] UR 178
Parties
Defendant: Rulton; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 October 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced to imprisonment
Legal Topics
Theft, Breach of Trust, Sentencing
Criminal Law Theft Breach of Trust Sentencing

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Parties

Rulton

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for theft by employee involving breach of trust

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the seriousness of breach of trust, mitigating factors such as previous good character, repayment, cooperation, and remorse justify a reduced custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced to imprisonment

Orders

  • 6 months imprisonment on count 1
  • 2 months imprisonment on count 2, concurrent