AG v Ford [2003] JRC 171 (03 October 2003)

AG v Ford [2003] JRC 171 (03 October 2003)

The Defendant committed a grave assault but lacked intent to cause serious harm; mitigating factors including bereavement and alcohol addiction justified probation rather than imprisonment.

Citation
[2003] JRC 171
Parties
Defendant: Ford; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
03 October 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Defendant placed on probation for 12 months with conditions; Exclusion Order imposed for same period.
Legal Topics
Assault, Probation, Sentencing, Alcohol Addiction
Criminal Law Assault Probation Sentencing Alcohol Addiction

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Parties

Ford

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for grave and criminal assault on police officer
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigating circumstances including bereavement and alcohol addiction

Ratio Decidendi

The Defendant committed a grave assault but lacked intent to cause serious harm; mitigating factors including bereavement and alcohol addiction justified probation rather than imprisonment.

Court Disposition

Defendant placed on probation for 12 months with conditions; Exclusion Order imposed for same period.

Orders

  • Probation for 12 months subject to usual conditions
  • Exclusion Order from licensed premises except 6th category for 12 months