McManus v Att. Gen. [2001] JLR_Note 27 (23 May 2001)
The seriousness of the injuries resulting from a single punch justified a more severe sentence than might otherwise be imposed for a simple assault.
- Parties
- Applicant: McManus; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 23 May 2001
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Legal Topics
- Assault, Sentencing, Unexpectedly Serious Injuries
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Parties
McManus
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Appropriate sentence for assault resulting in unexpectedly serious injuries from a single punch
Ratio Decidendi
The seriousness of the injuries resulting from a single punch justified a more severe sentence than might otherwise be imposed for a simple assault.
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