Davis & Pringle -v- AG [2005] JRC 078 (08 June 2005)

The sentences imposed were neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive given the unprovoked nature of the assaults and the prevalence of such offences on licensed premises.

Citation: [2005] JRC 078
Parties: Appellant: Craig James Pringle; Appellant: Paul Davis; Respondent: Assistant Magistrate
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 08 June 2005
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: appeals dismissed
Legal Topics: Assault, Sentencing Guidelines, Appeal Against Sentence

Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Guidelines Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Craig James Pringle

Appellant

Paul Davis

Appellant

Assistant Magistrate

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentences of 2 months' imprisonment for common assault were wrong in principle or manifestly excessive
2 Whether the Assistant Magistrate erred by not ordering a stand-down probation report
3 Adequacy of Magistrate's Court sentencing guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive given the unprovoked nature of the assaults and the prevalence of such offences on licensed premises.

Court Disposition

appeals dismissed

Orders

Sentences of 2 months' imprisonment upheld