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
Legal Issues
- 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
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