AG -v- Z [2010] JRC 016 (25 January 2010)

AG -v- Z [2010] JRC 016 (25 January 2010)

Given the seriousness of the offences, the aggravating factors, and the requirements of the Criminal Justice (Young Offenders)(Jersey) Law 1994, a custodial sentence of 4 years for rape, 2 years for indecent assault, and 12 months for robbery, all concurrent, is appropriate. The Court has discretion to order detention at Greenfields pending the Secretary of State's direction.

Citation
[2010] JRC 016
Parties
Defendant: Z; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 January 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Rape, Robbery, Indecent Assault, Sentencing, Young Offenders
Criminal Law Rape Robbery Indecent Assault Sentencing Young Offenders

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Parties

Z

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for rape, robbery, and indecent assault by a young offender
  2. 2 Interpretation of detention provisions under Criminal Justice (Young Offenders)(Jersey) Law 1994
  3. 3 Determination of place of detention pending Secretary of State's direction

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offences, the aggravating factors, and the requirements of the Criminal Justice (Young Offenders)(Jersey) Law 1994, a custodial sentence of 4 years for rape, 2 years for indecent assault, and 12 months for robbery, all concurrent, is appropriate. The Court has discretion to order detention at Greenfields pending the Secretary of State's direction.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Defendant to be detained for 4 years for rape (Count 3), 2 years for indecent assault (Count 2), and 12 months for robbery (Count 1), all sentences to run concurrently.
  • Forfeiture and destruction of the knife used in the offence.