AG v Sanders and Sanders [2004] JRC 127 (16 July 2004)

AG v Sanders and Sanders [2004] JRC 127 (16 July 2004)

Defendants are equally responsible for the injuries caused due to joint enterprise; guilty pleas and remorse considered, but the violent nature of the assault warrants custodial sentences and compensation.

Citation
[2004] JRC 127
Parties
Defendant: James Sanders; Defendant: Robert Sanders; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate; Victim: Victim (unnamed)
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 July 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Joint Enterprise, Compensation
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Joint Enterprise Compensation

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Parties

James Sanders

Defendant

Robert Sanders

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Victim (unnamed)

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Sentencing for grave and criminal assault
  2. 2 Joint enterprise liability
  3. 3 Appropriate compensation for victim

Ratio Decidendi

Defendants are equally responsible for the injuries caused due to joint enterprise; guilty pleas and remorse considered, but the violent nature of the assault warrants custodial sentences and compensation.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Each defendant sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment.
  • Compensation of £5,000 to be paid jointly and severally within one week.