AG -v- G [2015] JRC 157 (27 July 2015)

AG -v- G [2015] JRC 157 (27 July 2015)

Given the nature of the offending, the defendant's remorse, the time elapsed since previous offences, and the absence of recent similar behaviour, a 12-month probation order, 90 hours of community service, and a 3-year notification requirement under the Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010 are appropriate.

Citation
[2015] JRC 157
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Unnamed Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 July 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Indecent Assault, Sentencing, Probation, Community Service, Sex Offender Notification
Criminal Law Indecent Assault Sentencing Probation Community Service Sex Offender Notification

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Unnamed Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for indecent assault
  2. 2 Applicability and duration of sex offender notification requirements

Ratio Decidendi

Given the nature of the offending, the defendant's remorse, the time elapsed since previous offences, and the absence of recent similar behaviour, a 12-month probation order, 90 hours of community service, and a 3-year notification requirement under the Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010 are appropriate.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 12 months' Probation Order
  • 90 hours' Community Service concurrent with Probation