AG -v- Opinca [2013] JRC 254 (13 December 2013)

AG -v- Opinca [2013] JRC 254 (13 December 2013)

The defendant, having been acquitted of assault but convicted of malicious damage, is sentenced to a fine and ordered to pay compensation, considering his good character and apology.

Citation
[2013] JRC 254
Parties
Defendant: Defendant; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 December 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted of malicious damage, acquitted of assault
Legal Topics
Malicious Damage, Sentencing, Fine, Compensation
Criminal Law Malicious Damage Sentencing Fine Compensation

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Parties

Defendant

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for malicious damage

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant, having been acquitted of assault but convicted of malicious damage, is sentenced to a fine and ordered to pay compensation, considering his good character and apology.

Court Disposition

convicted of malicious damage, acquitted of assault

Orders

  • Fine of £200 or 2 weeks' imprisonment in default
  • Compensation of £150 to co-habittee