AG -v- Marett [2013] JRC 161 (09 August 2013)

AG -v- Marett [2013] JRC 161 (09 August 2013)

Given the defendant's prior record, threatening use of a knife, and court policy on possession of knives, a custodial sentence is warranted and non-custodial options are inappropriate.

Citation
[2013] JRC 161
Parties
Prosecution: Crown Advocate Yates; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
09 August 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics
Breach of the Peace, Possession of Offensive Weapon, Sentencing, Probation Breach
Criminal Law Breach of the Peace Possession of Offensive Weapon Sentencing Probation Breach

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Parties

Crown Advocate Yates

Prosecution

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 seriousness of carrying knives in public
  2. 2 delay in prosecution
  3. 3 appropriate sentencing for repeat offender

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's prior record, threatening use of a knife, and court policy on possession of knives, a custodial sentence is warranted and non-custodial options are inappropriate.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

  • 3 months imprisonment for breach of the peace
  • 21 months imprisonment for possession of offensive weapon, concurrent