AG v Howard and De Jesus [2023] JRC 094 (13 June 2023)
The court imposed lengthy sentences for attempted murder due to the gravity of the offence, the use of knives, and the life-changing injuries caused, but applied significant discounts for the defendants' youth and some for good character. The sentences reflect both the seriousness of the crime and the rehabilitative aims for young offenders.
- Citation
- [2023] JRC 094
- Parties
- Defendant: Jayden Howard; Defendant: Alex De Jesus; Prosecution: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 13 June 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
- Outcome
- conviction and sentencing
- Legal Topics
- Attempted Murder, Youth Sentencing, Use of Offensive Weapons, Drug Related Violence
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Parties
Jayden Howard
Defendant
Alex De Jesus
Defendant
Attorney General
Prosecution
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Appropriate sentence for attempted murder committed by young offenders
- 2 Impact of age and good character on sentencing
- 3 Aggravating and mitigating factors in knife crime
Ratio Decidendi
The court imposed lengthy sentences for attempted murder due to the gravity of the offence, the use of knives, and the life-changing injuries caused, but applied significant discounts for the defendants' youth and some for good character. The sentences reflect both the seriousness of the crime and the rehabilitative aims for young offenders.
Court Disposition
conviction and sentencing
Orders
- Jayden Howard sentenced to 9 years' youth detention for attempted murder
- Alex De Jesus sentenced to 12 years' youth detention for attempted murder
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