AG -v- Y [2011] JRC 032B (04 February 2011)

AG -v- Y [2011] JRC 032B (04 February 2011)

The seriousness of the offences, the defendant's record, breach of probation and community service, and the need for proper punishment require consecutive sentences, resulting in a total of 4 years' imprisonment.

Citation
[2011] JRC 032B
Parties
Defendant: Y
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 February 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Burglary, Dishonesty Offences, Child Neglect, Sentencing, Breach of Probation, Community Service Breach
Criminal Law Child Protection Burglary Dishonesty Offences Child Neglect Sentencing Breach of Probation Community Service Breach

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Parties

Y

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for burglary and child neglect
  2. 2 Effect of delay in charging neglect offences
  3. 3 Whether sentences should be concurrent or consecutive

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the offences, the defendant's record, breach of probation and community service, and the need for proper punishment require consecutive sentences, resulting in a total of 4 years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 4 years' imprisonment total
  • forfeiture and destruction of drugs