AG -v- Wakeling [2007] JRC 166 (31 August 2007)

AG -v- Wakeling [2007] JRC 166 (31 August 2007)

Given the defendant's extensive criminal record, breach of probation, and seriousness of the offences, a custodial sentence is warranted, with some mitigation for guilty plea and completion of a rehabilitation course.

Citation
[2007] JRC 166
Parties
Defendant: Wakeling; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
31 August 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Guilty Plea
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Larceny, Handling Stolen Goods, Driving Offences, Breach of Probation, Sentencing
Criminal Law Larceny Handling Stolen Goods Driving Offences Breach of Probation Sentencing

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Parties

Wakeling

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Guilty Plea

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for multiple offences including larceny, handling stolen goods, driving without insurance, and breach of probation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's extensive criminal record, breach of probation, and seriousness of the offences, a custodial sentence is warranted, with some mitigation for guilty plea and completion of a rehabilitation course.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Count 1 discharged
  • Count 2: 9 months' imprisonment