AG v Sandland [2003] JRC 111 (04 July 2003)

AG v Sandland [2003] JRC 111 (04 July 2003)

Illegal entry into a pharmacy with theft of drugs is an aggravating feature requiring a sentence above guideline cases; assault was at the lower end of the scale and breach of probation offences should be sentenced concurrently.

Citation
[2003] JRC 111
Parties
Defendant: Unknown Defendant; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 July 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Shoplifting, Illegal Entry, Theft of Medication, Assault, Breach of Probation
Criminal Law Shoplifting Illegal Entry Theft of Medication Assault Breach of Probation

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Parties

Unknown Defendant

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for shoplifting and illegal entry into a pharmacy
  2. 2 sentencing for assault while on bail and breach of probation

Ratio Decidendi

Illegal entry into a pharmacy with theft of drugs is an aggravating feature requiring a sentence above guideline cases; assault was at the lower end of the scale and breach of probation offences should be sentenced concurrently.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 1 month's imprisonment for shoplifting, concurrent
  • 2 years' imprisonment for illegal entry, concurrent