AG v Bartlett [2023] JRC 013 (23 January 2023)

AG v Bartlett [2023] JRC 013 (23 January 2023)

The seriousness of the offences, the aggravating features including abuse of trust, psychological harm, and the need for deterrence in domestic violence cases justify a custodial sentence of 2 years' imprisonment, with sentences to run concurrently. A restraining order is warranted to protect the victim and her children.

Citation
[2023] JRC 013
Parties
Defendant: Mark Barlett; Prosecutor: Crown; Victim: Victim (unnamed)
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
23 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Guilty Plea
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Domestic Violence, Grave and Criminal Assault, Sentencing, Restraining Order
Criminal Law Domestic Violence Grave and Criminal Assault Sentencing Restraining Order

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Parties

Mark Barlett

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Victim (unnamed)

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Guilty Plea

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for two counts of grave and criminal assault in a domestic context
  2. 2 Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing
  3. 3 Imposition of restraining order

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the offences, the aggravating features including abuse of trust, psychological harm, and the need for deterrence in domestic violence cases justify a custodial sentence of 2 years' imprisonment, with sentences to run concurrently. A restraining order is warranted to protect the victim and her children.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years' imprisonment on Count 3
  • 18 months' imprisonment on Count 4, concurrent