AG -v- Furness [2015] JRC 124 (05 June 2015)

AG -v- Furness [2015] JRC 124 (05 June 2015)

Given the unprovoked nature of the assault, use of a glass as a weapon, and resulting permanent but relatively minor scarring, a custodial sentence is required despite mitigation and remorse.

Citation
[2015] JRC 124
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 June 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Compensation, Mitigation
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Compensation Mitigation

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for grave and criminal assault involving use of a glass as a weapon
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigation and remorse in sentencing
  3. 3 Imposition of compensation order

Ratio Decidendi

Given the unprovoked nature of the assault, use of a glass as a weapon, and resulting permanent but relatively minor scarring, a custodial sentence is required despite mitigation and remorse.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years' imprisonment
  • Pay £1,500 compensation within 3 months