AG -v- N [2013] JRC 052 (08 March 2013)

AG -v- N [2013] JRC 052 (08 March 2013)

The seriousness of both the indecent photographs offences and the repeated breach of a restraining order, combined with the application of the Wicks classification and totality principle, justify a total sentence of 18 months' imprisonment, with sentences to run concurrently.

Citation
[2013] JRC 052
Parties
Defendant: Unknown (Defendant); Prosecutor: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
08 March 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment.
Legal Topics
Indecent Photographs of Children, Breach of Restraining Order, Sentencing, Protection of Children (jersey) Law 1994
Criminal Law Indecent Photographs of Children Breach of Restraining Order Sentencing Protection of Children (jersey) Law 1994

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Parties

Unknown (Defendant)

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for making indecent photographs of children
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for breach of restraining order
  3. 3 Application of sentencing guidelines and totality principle

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of both the indecent photographs offences and the repeated breach of a restraining order, combined with the application of the Wicks classification and totality principle, justify a total sentence of 18 months' imprisonment, with sentences to run concurrently.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment.

Orders

  • Sentences on all counts to run concurrently for a total of 18 months' imprisonment.
  • Restraining order amended to reduce age from 18 to 16 in specified paragraphs.