AG v Bouchard [2001] JRC 53 (02 March 2001)

AG v Bouchard [2001] JRC 53 (02 March 2001)

The sentence is reduced due to provocation, loss suffered by the defendant, and a previously good record.

Citation
[2001] JRC 53
Parties
Defendant: Bouchard; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 March 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and fined
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Bouchard

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for assault given mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence is reduced due to provocation, loss suffered by the defendant, and a previously good record.

Court Disposition

convicted and fined

Orders

  • Fine of £500 imposed for assault
  • In default of payment, imprisonment for one month