Att. Gen. v Mallett [2000] JLR 155 (24 May 2000)

Att. Gen. v Mallett [2000] JLR 155 (24 May 2000)

The court held that while 3-5 years may be the finishing point for grave and criminal assault, it is not the starting point and is not appropriate for every case; the sentence must depend on the gravity of the attack.

Citation
[2000] JLR 155
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Mallett
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 May 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentencing
Outcome
sentence clarified
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Mallett

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentencing

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentencing range for grave and criminal assault?

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that while 3-5 years may be the finishing point for grave and criminal assault, it is not the starting point and is not appropriate for every case; the sentence must depend on the gravity of the attack.

Court Disposition

sentence clarified