Sinclair v Att. Gen. [1995] JLR_Note 28d (06 July 1995)

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

  1. 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