Att. Gen. v O'Brien [1979] JLR 187 (27 April 1979)

Att. Gen. v O'Brien [1979] JLR 187 (27 April 1979)

A sentence of 7 years' imprisonment is appropriate for manslaughter almost amounting to murder when there is mitigation for youth and previous good character.

Citation
[1979] JLR 187
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: O'Brien
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 April 1979
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentencing
Outcome
sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Manslaughter Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

O'Brien

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for manslaughter almost amounting to murder, considering mitigation for youth and previous good character?

Ratio Decidendi

A sentence of 7 years' imprisonment is appropriate for manslaughter almost amounting to murder when there is mitigation for youth and previous good character.

Court Disposition

sentence reduced

Orders

  • Sentence of 7 years' imprisonment imposed