AG v U [2014] JRC 102B (02 May 2014)

AG v U [2014] JRC 102B (02 May 2014)

Given the seriousness of the indecent assault, the defendant's prior conviction, risk of reoffending, and the unusual circumstances, an individualised sentence of community service and probation is appropriate, along with a 5-year notification period under the Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010.

Citation
[2014] JRC 102B
Parties
Prosecution: The Attorney General; Defendant: U
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Indecent Assault, Sentencing, Sex Offender Notification, Probation, Community Service
Criminal Law Indecent Assault Sentencing Sex Offender Notification Probation Community Service

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Parties

The Attorney General

Prosecution

U

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for indecent assault
  2. 2 Application of Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010 notification period
  3. 3 Consideration of previous convictions and risk of reoffending

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the indecent assault, the defendant's prior conviction, risk of reoffending, and the unusual circumstances, an individualised sentence of community service and probation is appropriate, along with a 5-year notification period under the Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Sentenced to 264 hours' community service (equivalent to 20 months' imprisonment)
  • Placed on probation for 12 months with usual and additional treatment conditions as recommended by Probation Department