AG -v- Michel [2011] JRC 093 (06 May 2011)

The defendant's actions constituted an attempt to pervert the course of justice by shielding his father's wealth from seizure, warranting a custodial sentence despite mitigation.

Citation: [2011] JRC 093
Parties: Defendant: Unnamed Defendant; Court: Royal Court; Third Party: Father of Defendant
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 06 May 2011
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics: Attempt to Pervert the Course of Justice, Advocate Misconduct, Sentencing

Criminal Law Professional Ethics Attempt to Pervert the Course of Justice Advocate Misconduct Sentencing

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Parties

Unnamed Defendant

Defendant

Royal Court

Court

Father of Defendant

Third Party

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendant attempted to pervert the course of justice
2 Appropriate penalty for advocate misconduct

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's actions constituted an attempt to pervert the course of justice by shielding his father's wealth from seizure, warranting a custodial sentence despite mitigation.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

Defendant sentenced to 15 months imprisonment