AG -v- Destrieux and Grodowski [2009] JRC 078 (24 April 2009)

AG -v- Destrieux and Grodowski [2009] JRC 078 (24 April 2009)

Despite the general policy of imposing custodial sentences for glassing, the Court determined that the significant mitigating factors and unusual circumstances justified a non-custodial sentence for Destrieux and a fine for Grodowski.

Citation
[2009] JRC 078
Parties
Defendant: Grodowski; Defendant: Destrieux
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 April 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Community Service, Fines
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Community Service Fines

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Parties

Grodowski

Defendant

Destrieux

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for unprovoked assault and retaliatory glassing
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigation and risk of re-offending

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the general policy of imposing custodial sentences for glassing, the Court determined that the significant mitigating factors and unusual circumstances justified a non-custodial sentence for Destrieux and a fine for Grodowski.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Grodowski fined £500 payable at £40 per week, 3 months' imprisonment in default
  • Destrieux to perform 210 hours' community service