AG -v- Jarman [2007] JRC 014 (19 January 2007)

AG -v- Jarman [2007] JRC 014 (19 January 2007)

Given the defendant's history of violent offences, the severity of the current assault, and the high risk of future offending, a custodial sentence of two years is warranted, with credit for time already served.

Citation
[2007] JRC 014
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 January 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Alcohol Misuse, Recidivism
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Alcohol Misuse Recidivism

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for violent assault on a family member
  2. 2 Consideration of prior convictions and risk of reoffending

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's history of violent offences, the severity of the current assault, and the high risk of future offending, a custodial sentence of two years is warranted, with credit for time already served.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Defendant sentenced to two years' imprisonment, including time already served in custody.