1999/84 - Watts v AG [1999] UR 84 (18 May 1999)

1999/84 - Watts v AG [1999] UR 84 (18 May 1999)

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant suffered no prejudice from the alleged lack of disclosure, the evidence supported the conviction for larceny by finding, and the sentence was appropriate given the appellant's criminal record.

Citation
[1999] UR 84
Parties
Appellant: Steven Watts; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 May 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Larceny by Finding, Disclosure of Prosecution Documents, Sentencing
Criminal Law Larceny by Finding Disclosure of Prosecution Documents Sentencing

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Parties

Steven Watts

Appellant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether failure to disclose prosecution documents prejudiced the appellant's trial
  2. 2 Whether the conviction for larceny by finding was justified on the evidence
  3. 3 Whether the sentence of 6 weeks’ imprisonment was excessive or wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant suffered no prejudice from the alleged lack of disclosure, the evidence supported the conviction for larceny by finding, and the sentence was appropriate given the appellant's criminal record.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence affirmed
  • Appellant to serve 6 weeks’ imprisonment