AG -v- S [2015] JRC 232 (16 November 2015)

AG -v- S [2015] JRC 232 (16 November 2015)

Vigilante violence, even in response to provocation, is not tolerated by the courts; the defendant's actions, though terrifying and deliberate, resulted in limited injuries and warranted a reduced sentence.

Citation
[2015] JRC 232
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 November 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Grave and Criminal Assault, Possession of Offensive Weapon, Vigilante Violence, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Grave and Criminal Assault Possession of Offensive Weapon Vigilante Violence Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether vigilante violence can be tolerated by the courts
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for grave and criminal assault and possession of offensive weapon
  3. 3 Mitigation based on provocation and remorse

Ratio Decidendi

Vigilante violence, even in response to provocation, is not tolerated by the courts; the defendant's actions, though terrifying and deliberate, resulted in limited injuries and warranted a reduced sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 18 months' imprisonment for grave and criminal assault
  • 12 months' imprisonment for possession of offensive weapon, concurrent