AG -v- Fitton 17-Mar-2006 [2006] JRC 044 (17 March 2006)

AG -v- Fitton 17-Mar-2006 [2006] JRC 044 (17 March 2006)

Due to the unusual circumstances, lack of previous convictions, and demonstrated remorse, the court imposed community service and probation instead of imprisonment.

Citation
[2006] JRC 044
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
17 March 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Community Service, Probation, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Community Service Probation Driving Disqualification

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for assault in unusual circumstances
  2. 2 Consideration of remorse and lack of previous convictions in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Due to the unusual circumstances, lack of previous convictions, and demonstrated remorse, the court imposed community service and probation instead of imprisonment.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • 180 hours' community service within 12 months (Count 1)
  • 120 hours' community service concurrent (Count 2)