AG v Bonhomme [2001] JRC 146 (16 July 2001)

AG v Bonhomme [2001] JRC 146 (16 July 2001)

Given the defendant's repeated violent offences and the seriousness of the current incident, a custodial sentence is the only appropriate response. Compensation orders are justified but must be proportionate to the information available.

Citation
[2001] JRC 146
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 July 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Violent Offences, Sentencing, Compensation Orders
Criminal Law Violent Offences Sentencing Compensation Orders

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for repeat violent offender
  2. 2 Whether compensation order should be imposed and quantum

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's repeated violent offences and the seriousness of the current incident, a custodial sentence is the only appropriate response. Compensation orders are justified but must be proportionate to the information available.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years imprisonment
  • compensation order of £1,000 to the victim, payable within a year of release, with 3 months' imprisonment in default