Stevenson v Att. Gen. [1999] JLR_Note 18b (15 June 1999)

Stevenson v Att. Gen. [1999] JLR_Note 18b (15 June 1999)

A deterrent sentence is appropriate for robbery of small shops to discourage such offences.

Parties
Applicant: Stevenson; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 June 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Deterrence

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Parties

Stevenson

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for robbery involving small shops?

Ratio Decidendi

A deterrent sentence is appropriate for robbery of small shops to discourage such offences.

Court Disposition

sentence imposed