Att. Gen. v Hall [1995] JLR_Note 25a (02 May 1995)

Att. Gen. v Hall [1995] JLR_Note 25a (02 May 1995)

The court altered its sentencing policy for manslaughter, emphasizing the importance of aggravation and mitigation.

Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Hall
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 May 1995
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
sentencing policy changed
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Sentencing, Aggravation, Mitigation

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Hall

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 change of sentencing policy for manslaughter
  2. 2 consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The court altered its sentencing policy for manslaughter, emphasizing the importance of aggravation and mitigation.

Court Disposition

sentencing policy changed