AG -v- Vibert [2012] JRC 032A (10 February 2012)

AG -v- Vibert [2012] JRC 032A (10 February 2012)

Given the defendant's history of failing to respond to non-custodial penalties and the seriousness and totality of the offences, a custodial sentence of youth detention is justified under Article 4 of the Criminal Justice (Young Offenders)(Jersey) Law 1994.

Citation
[2012] JRC 032A
Parties
Defendant: Unknown (Defendant); Prosecutor: Attorney General (Crown)
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 February 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Breaking and Entering, Larceny, Breach of the Peace, Possession of Cannabis, Receiving Stolen Property, Sentencing of Young Offenders
Criminal Law Youth Justice Breaking and Entering Larceny Breach of the Peace Possession of Cannabis Receiving Stolen Property Sentencing of Young Offenders

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Parties

Unknown (Defendant)

Defendant

Attorney General (Crown)

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a custodial sentence is appropriate for a young offender with multiple offences
  2. 2 Application of Criminal Justice (Young Offenders)(Jersey) Law 1994 Article 4 to sentencing
  3. 3 Aggravation of offences committed while on bail

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's history of failing to respond to non-custodial penalties and the seriousness and totality of the offences, a custodial sentence of youth detention is justified under Article 4 of the Criminal Justice (Young Offenders)(Jersey) Law 1994.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 3 years' youth detention
  • forfeiture and destruction of drugs