AG v Goddard [2004] JRC 105 (11 June 2004)

AG v Goddard [2004] JRC 105 (11 June 2004)

Despite the seriousness of the breach of trust, exceptional circumstances supported by psychological and social reports justify a non-custodial sentence of community service.

Citation
[2004] JRC 105
Parties
Defendant: Unknown Defendant; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 June 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
community service order
Legal Topics
Breach of Trust, Sentencing, Community Service
Criminal Law Breach of Trust Sentencing Community Service

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Parties

Unknown Defendant

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for breach of trust offences involving theft from employer

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the seriousness of the breach of trust, exceptional circumstances supported by psychological and social reports justify a non-custodial sentence of community service.

Court Disposition

community service order

Orders

  • Defendant to undertake 240 hours of community service.