AG -v- Maguire [2012] JRC 089 (04 May 2012)

AG -v- Maguire [2012] JRC 089 (04 May 2012)

Given the seriousness and nature of the offences, the high risk of sexual reconviction, and established sentencing guidelines, a custodial sentence of 2½ years is appropriate, with concurrent sentences on all counts, and notification requirements and restrictive orders for 5 years are necessary for public protection.

Citation
[2012] JRC 089
Parties
Defendant: Unknown (Defendant); Prosecutor: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 May 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Child Pornography, Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Forfeiture of Property, Notification Requirements, Restrictive Orders
Criminal Law Child Pornography Sexual Offences Sentencing Forfeiture of Property Notification Requirements Restrictive Orders

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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 Application of notification requirements and restrictive orders under relevant law
  3. 3 Forfeiture and destruction of property related to offences

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness and nature of the offences, the high risk of sexual reconviction, and established sentencing guidelines, a custodial sentence of 2½ years is appropriate, with concurrent sentences on all counts, and notification requirements and restrictive orders for 5 years are necessary for public protection.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 18 months' imprisonment on Count 1
  • 2 years' imprisonment on Count 2