AG -v- Simmonds [2007] JRC 019 (26 January 2007)

AG -v- Simmonds [2007] JRC 019 (26 January 2007)

Given the low severity of the offences, the defendant's acceptance of wrongdoing, willingness to accept help, and strong family support, a probation order rather than imprisonment is justified.

Citation
[2007] JRC 019
Parties
Defendant: Unknown Defendant; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
26 January 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
probation order granted
Legal Topics
Indecency With Children, Sentencing, Probation
Criminal Law Indecency With Children Sentencing Probation

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Parties

Unknown Defendant

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for acts of indecency with children

Ratio Decidendi

Given the low severity of the offences, the defendant's acceptance of wrongdoing, willingness to accept help, and strong family support, a probation order rather than imprisonment is justified.

Court Disposition

probation order granted

Orders

  • Defendant placed on probation for 2 years subject to usual conditions and completion of any directed sex offending programme.