AG v Holley [1992] JRC 036 (13 March 1992)

AG v Holley [1992] JRC 036 (13 March 1992)

The court held that the evidence of mental impairment was sufficient to establish diminished responsibility, reducing the charge from murder to manslaughter.

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Citation
[1992] JRC 036
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Holley
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 March 1992
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
charge reduced to manslaughter
Legal Topics
Unlawful Killing, Manslaughter, Diminished Responsibility
Criminal Law Unlawful Killing Manslaughter Diminished Responsibility

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Holley

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

  1. 1 whether the respondent was guilty of manslaughter or murder
  2. 2 application of diminished responsibility

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the evidence of mental impairment was sufficient to establish diminished responsibility, reducing the charge from murder to manslaughter.

Court Disposition

charge reduced to manslaughter

Orders

  • respondent convicted of manslaughter