Sinclair v Att. Gen. [1995] JLR_Note 28d (06 July 1995)
The court held that delay in coming to trial is a relevant consideration in sentencing decisions.
- Parties
- Applicant: Sinclair; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 06 July 1995
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- sentence imposed with consideration of delay
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing Principles, Delay in Coming to Trial
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Parties
Sinclair
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 What is the impact of delay in coming to trial on sentencing?
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that delay in coming to trial is a relevant consideration in sentencing decisions.
Court Disposition
sentence imposed with consideration of delay
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