AG -v- Ferguson [2010] JRC 159 (02 September 2010)

AG -v- Ferguson [2010] JRC 159 (02 September 2010)

Custodial sentences are necessary for grave assaults on police officers involving imitation handguns to ensure their protection and deter such conduct.

Citation
[2010] JRC 159
Parties
Defendant: David John Ferguson; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 September 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Firearms Offences
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Firearms Offences

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Parties

David John Ferguson

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Sentencing for assault on police officers with imitation handgun
  2. 2 Protection of police officers from threats
  3. 3 Forfeiture and destruction of firearms

Ratio Decidendi

Custodial sentences are necessary for grave assaults on police officers involving imitation handguns to ensure their protection and deter such conduct.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years' imprisonment on Count 1
  • 12 months' imprisonment on Count 2, concurrent