AG -v- Furlong [2009] JRC 149 (24 July 2009)

AG -v- Furlong [2009] JRC 149 (24 July 2009)

Custodial sentence imposed due to repeated violent offences, high risk to public, and insufficient grounds for probation despite some progress and mitigating factors.

Citation
[2009] JRC 149
Parties
Defendant: Furlong; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 July 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced to imprisonment
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Probation, Drug Offences
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Probation Drug Offences

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Parties

Furlong

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for repeat violent offender
  2. 2 consideration of probation versus custodial sentence
  3. 3 public protection from violent crime

Ratio Decidendi

Custodial sentence imposed due to repeated violent offences, high risk to public, and insufficient grounds for probation despite some progress and mitigating factors.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced to imprisonment

Orders

  • Count 1: 1 month's imprisonment, consecutive
  • Count 2: 1 week's imprisonment, concurrent