Att. Gen. v Taylor [1994] JLR_Note 11d (29 July 1994)
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Holding and result
The court held that 'glassing' falls within the definition of assault under Jersey law.
Court disposition
conviction upheld
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Material facts
Parties
Attorney General
ApplicantTaylor
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Criminal / Judgment
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Questions and positions
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whether the act of 'glassing' constitutes assault under Jersey law
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- Applicant
- The act of 'glassing' constitutes assault and should be prosecuted accordingly.
- Respondent
- The respondent contests the classification or severity of the act as assault.
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Jersey criminal law
An assault includes the intentional application of force to another person.
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Ratio decidendi
The court held that 'glassing' falls within the definition of assault under Jersey law.
Court disposition
conviction upheld
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