AG -v- Casey [2005] JRC 174 (16 December 2005)

AG -v- Casey [2005] JRC 174 (16 December 2005)

The defendant was provoked and did not intend to cause injury; a fine is appropriate rather than a community service order, considering mitigating factors.

Citation
[2005] JRC 174
Parties
Defendant: Casey; Victim: Unnamed girl
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 December 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and fined
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Provocation
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Provocation

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Parties

Casey

Defendant

Unnamed girl

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate penalty for assault causing injury
  2. 2 effect of provocation on sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant was provoked and did not intend to cause injury; a fine is appropriate rather than a community service order, considering mitigating factors.

Court Disposition

convicted and fined

Orders

  • Fine of £2000 to be paid at £200 per week
  • In default of payment, 9 months imprisonment