AG v Ramos [2020] JRC 074 (30 April 2020)

AG v Ramos [2020] JRC 074 (30 April 2020)

The defendant committed two serious offences—grave and criminal assault and burglary—within a short period, aggravated by drug and alcohol use, lack of victim empathy, and escalating offending. The court found his continued presence detrimental to the community and recommended deportation. Sentences were imposed consecutively to reflect the seriousness and distinct nature of the offences.

Citation
[2020] JRC 074
Parties
Defendant: Maximiano Gabriel Ramos; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 April 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Assault, Burglary, Drug Offences, Deportation, Sentencing
Criminal Law Assault Burglary Drug Offences Deportation Sentencing

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Parties

Maximiano Gabriel Ramos

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for grave and criminal assault
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for burglary and larceny
  3. 3 Appropriate sentence for possession of cannabis

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant committed two serious offences—grave and criminal assault and burglary—within a short period, aggravated by drug and alcohol use, lack of victim empathy, and escalating offending. The court found his continued presence detrimental to the community and recommended deportation. Sentences were imposed consecutively to reflect the seriousness and distinct nature of the offences.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Two years' imprisonment for assault (Count 1)
  • Two years' imprisonment for burglary (Count 2), consecutive