Knowles v Att. Gen. [1999] JLR_Note 17b (08 February 1999)
A Newton hearing should be held when there is a material dispute of fact affecting sentence that cannot be resolved without evidence.
- Parties
- Applicant: Knowles; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 08 February 1999
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- guidance issued
- Legal Topics
- Newton Hearing, Sentencing Procedure
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Parties
Knowles
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 When is a Newton hearing necessary in sentencing?
Ratio Decidendi
A Newton hearing should be held when there is a material dispute of fact affecting sentence that cannot be resolved without evidence.
Court Disposition
guidance issued
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