Mallet v Att. Gen. [2000] JLR 256 (14 July 2000)

Mallet v Att. Gen. [2000] JLR 256 (14 July 2000)

The court held that for grave and criminal assault, the 3-5 year range refers to sentences actually imposed, not the starting point, and that the starting point may be up to 8 years where there is intent to cause serious harm.

Citation
[2000] JLR 256
Parties
Applicant: Mallet; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 July 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentencing
Outcome
sentence clarified
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Grave and Criminal Assault
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Grave and Criminal Assault

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Parties

Mallet

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentencing range for grave and criminal assault where there is intent to cause serious harm?

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that for grave and criminal assault, the 3-5 year range refers to sentences actually imposed, not the starting point, and that the starting point may be up to 8 years where there is intent to cause serious harm.

Court Disposition

sentence clarified