AG -v- Brown [2017] JRC 184 (30 October 2017)

AG -v- Brown [2017] JRC 184 (30 October 2017)

The defendant's low culpability is outweighed by the risk he poses to the public, necessitating a life sentence with a minimum term of 6 years.

Citation
[2017] JRC 184
Parties
Defendant: Defendant; Prosecution: Crown; Victim: Victim
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Defendant sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 6 years.
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Sentencing, Life Imprisonment, Culpability, Public Protection
Criminal Law Manslaughter Sentencing Life Imprisonment Culpability Public Protection

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Parties

Defendant

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Victim

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for manslaughter with low culpability
  2. 2 Protection of the public upon release
  3. 3 Determination of minimum term for life sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's low culpability is outweighed by the risk he poses to the public, necessitating a life sentence with a minimum term of 6 years.

Court Disposition

Defendant sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 6 years.

Orders

  • Defendant to serve life imprisonment.
  • Minimum period of 6 years' imprisonment from today before eligibility for release.