AG -v- Harrison [2015] JRC 202 (02 October 2015)

AG -v- Harrison [2015] JRC 202 (02 October 2015)

A custodial sentence is mandatory for grave and criminal assault in a public place, but the sentence is reduced to 18 months due to partial provocation, absence of excessive violence, and personal mitigation. No exclusion order is imposed. Compensation and costs are ordered in reduced amounts, reflecting the...

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Citation
[2015] JRC 202
Parties
Prosecutor: Attorney General; Defendant: Defendant (unnamed, male, 49)
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 October 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Jury Verdict
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Compensation, Costs
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Compensation Costs

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Parties

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Defendant (unnamed, male, 49)

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Jury Verdict

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for grave and criminal assault in public place
  2. 2 Whether exclusion order should be imposed
  3. 3 Assessment of compensation and costs

Ratio Decidendi

A custodial sentence is mandatory for grave and criminal assault in a public place, but the sentence is reduced to 18 months due to partial provocation, absence of excessive violence, and personal mitigation. No exclusion order is imposed. Compensation and costs are ordered in reduced amounts, reflecting the circumstances and assessment of the defendant's conduct and means.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 18 months' imprisonment on Count 2
  • No exclusion order