V v AG [2004] JRC 200 (17 November 2004)

V v AG [2004] JRC 200 (17 November 2004)

The sentence was justified due to the seriousness of the offences, the appellant's history of non-compliance with non-custodial sentences, and her greater culpability compared to the co-accused. No error of principle or excessive sentence was found.

Citation
[2004] JRC 200
Parties
Appellant: V; Co Accused: D; Respondent: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
17 November 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Assault on Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Cannabis, Disparity in Sentencing
Criminal Law Youth Justice Sentencing Assault on Police Officer Resisting Arrest Possession of Cannabis Disparity in Sentencing

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Parties

V

Appellant

D

Co Accused

The Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed on V was excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether there was unjustified disparity between the sentences imposed on V and D

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was justified due to the seriousness of the offences, the appellant's history of non-compliance with non-custodial sentences, and her greater culpability compared to the co-accused. No error of principle or excessive sentence was found.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of 6 months' youth detention on each count to run concurrently is upheld