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
Legal Issues
- 1 change of sentencing policy for manslaughter
- 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
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