AG v Crisp [2007] JRC 243 (19 December 2007)

AG v Crisp [2007] JRC 243 (19 December 2007)

Prison is not required due to strong mitigation, low risk of re-offending, and absence of aggravating factors; probation and community service are appropriate.

Citation
[2007] JRC 243
Parties
Defendant: Unnamed Defendant; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 December 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
probation and community service imposed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Probation, Community Service
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Probation Community Service

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Parties

Unnamed Defendant

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a custodial sentence is required for sexual activity with a minor
  2. 2 Appropriateness of probation and community service as alternatives to imprisonment

Ratio Decidendi

Prison is not required due to strong mitigation, low risk of re-offending, and absence of aggravating factors; probation and community service are appropriate.

Court Disposition

probation and community service imposed

Orders

  • Defendant placed on probation for 6 months
  • Defendant to carry out 90 hours' Community Service