AG v Sutcliffe [2001] JRC 186 (24 August 2001)

AG v Sutcliffe [2001] JRC 186 (24 August 2001)

Custodial sentence is necessary due to the defendant's previous convictions, poor response to probation, and the nature of the offence, despite mitigation factors.

Citation
[2001] JRC 186
Parties
Defendant: Sutcliffe; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 August 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted
Legal Topics
Burglary, Sentencing, Mitigation, Recidivism
Criminal Law Burglary Sentencing Mitigation Recidivism

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Parties

Sutcliffe

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for repeat burglary offender
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigation factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Custodial sentence is necessary due to the defendant's previous convictions, poor response to probation, and the nature of the offence, despite mitigation factors.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

  • 15 months' imprisonment