Att. Gen. v Holden [2002] JLR_Note 37 (13 September 2002)
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The court determined the appropriate sentence for a manslaughter conviction arising from a single punch that resulted in death.
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sentence imposed
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ProsecutorHolden
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appropriate sentence for 'one punch' manslaughter
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Sentencing for manslaughter involving a single punch resulting in death must reflect the seriousness of the consequence while considering the circumstances of the act.
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The court determined the appropriate sentence for a manslaughter conviction arising from a single punch that resulted in death.
Court disposition
sentence imposed
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