Mallet v AG [2000] JRC 225 (13 November 2000)

The sentences imposed by the Magistrate were correct, taking proper account of all mitigating circumstances; repeated assaults on police officers warrant custodial sentences.

Citation: [2000] JRC 225
Parties: Appellant: Appellant; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 13 November 2000
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Magistrate's Sentencing
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Public Disorder, Assault on Police, Sentencing, Appeal

Criminal Law Public Disorder Assault on Police Sentencing Appeal

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Parties

Appellant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Magistrate's Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentences imposed were wrong in principle or manifestly excessive
2 Whether all material documents were before the Magistrate
3 Whether lack of legal representation affected fairness

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed by the Magistrate were correct, taking proper account of all mitigating circumstances; repeated assaults on police officers warrant custodial sentences.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

legal aid costs awarded to Mrs Pearmain