Rowe -v- AG [2009] JRC 021 (10 February 2009)

Rowe -v- AG [2009] JRC 021 (10 February 2009)

The sentence of 18 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the seriousness of the injuries and circumstances, despite the appellant's mitigation.

Citation
[2009] JRC 021
Parties
Appellant: Christopher Rowe; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 February 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Assault, Appeal Against Sentence, Mitigation
Criminal Law Sentencing Assault Appeal Against Sentence Mitigation

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Parties

Christopher Rowe

Appellant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 18 months' imprisonment for assault was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 18 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the seriousness of the injuries and circumstances, despite the appellant's mitigation.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed