1998/11 - AG v Stilwell [1998] UR 11 (19 January 1998)

1998/11 - AG v Stilwell [1998] UR 11 (19 January 1998)

Given the scale of fraudulent conversion, breach of trust, and aggravating features, a sentence of 5 years imprisonment is appropriate despite mitigation.

Citation
[1998] UR 11
Parties
Defendant: Stilwell; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 January 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Fraudulent Conversion, Breach of Trust, Sentencing

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Parties

Stilwell

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 Extent and nature of fraudulent conversion by Stilwell
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for breach of trust and fraudulent conversion

Ratio Decidendi

Given the scale of fraudulent conversion, breach of trust, and aggravating features, a sentence of 5 years imprisonment is appropriate despite mitigation.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Stilwell sentenced to 5 years imprisonment