AG v Blackley [2001] JRC 217 (26 October 2001)

AG v Blackley [2001] JRC 217 (26 October 2001)

The sentence reflects persistent offending, breach of probation, aggravating factors including intoxication, and the provocation by the victim, resulting in a total of eighteen months' imprisonment and discharge of probation orders.

Citation
[2001] JRC 217
Parties
Defendant: Blackley; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
26 October 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Probation Breach, Assault, Larceny, Road Traffic Offences
Criminal Law Sentencing Probation Breach Assault Larceny Road Traffic Offences

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Parties

Blackley

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for persistent offender
  2. 2 effect of provocation on sentencing
  3. 3 breach of probation orders

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence reflects persistent offending, breach of probation, aggravating factors including intoxication, and the provocation by the victim, resulting in a total of eighteen months' imprisonment and discharge of probation orders.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • twelve months' imprisonment for count 1
  • one month's imprisonment for count 2, consecutive