Graham J
NOTE OF SENTENCE
Graham J.
Filing reference:
Robbery and Aggravated Burglary
Case Details:
R. v. Jason James Dixon
Ind. 29/99
Court & Date: Grand Court – 16.6.99
Circumstances of Offence:
The accused having been released from prison committed a series of offences commencing 9 days after his release. On 8.2.99 he robbed a man of a gold chain by putting a knife to his throat. On 14.2.99 he stole $10,000 worth of jewellery by threatening the use of a machete. On 16.2.99 he broke into a dwelling house and stole cash when armed with a machete. He was violent to a female shop assistant who was treated in hospital for shock. On 21.2.99 he stole jewellery from a woman on the street using violence to bring about the theft. Finally on 22.2.99 he caused slight lacerations to the officer who arrested him due only to the agility of the officer whom he repeatedly attempted to stab. All the jewellery stolen was sold for trivial amounts to finance his cocaine habit. On his arrest he made a complete a complete confession to all offences and pleaded guilty at the 1st available opportunity.
Circumstances of accused:
Extensive record of dishonesty and drug abuse.
A previous conviction for robbery in 1995. Aged 31, Caymanian.
Disposition:
6 years on each count save for the attack of the officer where a concurrent sentence of 2 years was imposed. 6 years in all.