AG v Williams [2023] JRC 145 (11 August 2023)

AG v Williams [2023] JRC 145 (11 August 2023)

Exceptional mitigating circumstances, including early guilty plea, previous good character, genuine remorse, and significant mental health challenges, justified a non-custodial sentence of probation and restrictions, despite the seriousness of the offence.

Citation
[2023] JRC 145
Parties
Defendant: Unknown Defendant; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 August 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Guilty Plea
Outcome
non-custodial sentence with probation and restrictions
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Probation, Sex Offender Registration
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Probation Sex Offender Registration

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Parties

Unknown Defendant

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Guilty Plea

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for sexual touching of a child
  2. 2 application of mitigating and aggravating factors
  3. 3 application of Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010

Ratio Decidendi

Exceptional mitigating circumstances, including early guilty plea, previous good character, genuine remorse, and significant mental health challenges, justified a non-custodial sentence of probation and restrictions, despite the seriousness of the offence.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence with probation and restrictions

Orders

  • 2 years' probation
  • 2 years' restrictive order as per Crown's draft