AG v Jones [2003] JRC 015 (17 January 2003)

AG v Jones [2003] JRC 015 (17 January 2003)

The seriousness of the assault, prior convictions, and public policy against violence outweigh mitigation, warranting a custodial sentence of 18 months.

Citation
[2003] JRC 015
Parties
Advocate: Miss Robinson; Accused: Defendant; Victim: Doorman
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
17 January 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Miss Robinson

Advocate

Defendant

Accused

Doorman

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for serious assault involving biting
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigating factors
  3. 3 Court's approach to violence in public places

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the assault, prior convictions, and public policy against violence outweigh mitigation, warranting a custodial sentence of 18 months.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

  • 18 months' imprisonment on count 1
  • 1 month's imprisonment on count 2, concurrent