AG -v- Matson [2015] JRC 143 (30 June 2015)

AG -v- Matson [2015] JRC 143 (30 June 2015)

Assault on a prison officer is aggravated due to the victim's status, warranting severe punishment; sentences imposed reflect seriousness of offences and remission policy.

Citation
[2015] JRC 143
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Unnamed Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 June 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drunk and Disorderly, Obstruction, Assault on Prison Officer, Sentencing, Remission
Criminal Law Drunk and Disorderly Obstruction Assault on Prison Officer Sentencing Remission

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Unnamed Defendant

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for drunk and disorderly conduct
  2. 2 appropriate sentencing for obstruction
  3. 3 appropriate sentencing for assault on prison officer

Ratio Decidendi

Assault on a prison officer is aggravated due to the victim's status, warranting severe punishment; sentences imposed reflect seriousness of offences and remission policy.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • 1 week's imprisonment for drunk and disorderly
  • 2 weeks' imprisonment concurrent for obstruction