AG -v- Corbel [2010] JRC 151B (19 August 2010)

AG -v- Corbel [2010] JRC 151B (19 August 2010)

Custodial sentence imposed due to seriousness of arson and assault, lack of suitable accommodation for non-custodial sentence, but reduced in light of exceptional mitigation including mental health background, remorse, and early guilty plea.

Citation
[2010] JRC 151B
Parties
Defendant: Defendant; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 August 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Arson, Assault, Mental Health Mitigation, Sentencing
Criminal Law Arson Assault Mental Health Mitigation Sentencing

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Parties

Defendant

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for arson committed with intent to self-harm
  2. 2 Sentencing for grave and criminal assault
  3. 3 Consideration of mental health in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Custodial sentence imposed due to seriousness of arson and assault, lack of suitable accommodation for non-custodial sentence, but reduced in light of exceptional mitigation including mental health background, remorse, and early guilty plea.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Count 1: £100 fine or 1 week's imprisonment
  • Count 2: 9 months' imprisonment