1999/205 - AG v Smithson [1999] UR 205 (3 December 1999)

1999/205 - AG v Smithson [1999] UR 205 (3 December 1999)

Given the accused's character, financial pressure, and exceptional references, a custodial sentence would serve no purpose; probation and community service are appropriate.

Citation
[1999] UR 205
Parties
Prosecutor: Attorney General; Defendant: Unnamed Accused
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
03 December 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted
Legal Topics
False Pretences, Sentencing, Probation, Community Service
Criminal Law False Pretences Sentencing Probation Community Service

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Parties

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Unnamed Accused

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for obtaining money by false pretences

Ratio Decidendi

Given the accused's character, financial pressure, and exceptional references, a custodial sentence would serve no purpose; probation and community service are appropriate.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

  • one year probation
  • 120 hours community service to be carried out in Gwent, organised by Jersey Probation Service