AG v Cox 06-Sep-2019 [2019] JRC 172 (06 September 2019)

AG v Cox 06-Sep-2019 [2019] JRC 172 (06 September 2019)

A violent attempted robbery with a knife, regardless of the defendant's intent or mental state, places victims in fear and warrants a severe custodial sentence. Mitigation for drug dependency and remorse is acknowledged but does not outweigh the need for deterrence and community protection.

Citation
[2019] JRC 172
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
06 September 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Attempted Robbery, Carrying Offensive Weapon, Possession of Controlled Drugs, Sentencing, Mitigation, Restraining Orders
Criminal Law Attempted Robbery Carrying Offensive Weapon Possession of Controlled Drugs Sentencing Mitigation Restraining Orders

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for attempted robbery with a knife
  2. 2 mitigation based on drug dependency and mental health
  3. 3 need for restraining order

Ratio Decidendi

A violent attempted robbery with a knife, regardless of the defendant's intent or mental state, places victims in fear and warrants a severe custodial sentence. Mitigation for drug dependency and remorse is acknowledged but does not outweigh the need for deterrence and community protection.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 12 months' imprisonment for Count 1
  • 4 years' imprisonment for Count 2 (concurrent)