AG v Gaughan [1991] JRC 145 (11 October 1991)

AG v Gaughan [1991] JRC 145 (11 October 1991)

The court determined that the offence warranted a custodial sentence to uphold public order and deter future offences.

Citation
[1991] JRC 145
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Gaughan
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 October 1991
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction upheld, custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Public Order
Criminal Law Sentencing Public Order

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Gaughan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for public order offence

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined that the offence warranted a custodial sentence to uphold public order and deter future offences.

Court Disposition

conviction upheld, custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • Respondent sentenced to imprisonment for the public order offence