AG v Monet [2001] JRC 3A (05 January 2001)

AG v Monet [2001] JRC 3A (05 January 2001)

Despite the seriousness of the offences, the Court imposed probation due to the defendant's youth, history, rehabilitative prospects, and strong probation officer recommendation.

Citation
[2001] JRC 3A
Parties
Defendant: Monet; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 January 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
probation order
Legal Topics
Assault, Attempt to Pervert the Course of Justice, Sentencing, Probation
Criminal Law Assault Attempt to Pervert the Course of Justice Sentencing Probation

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Parties

Monet

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for grave and criminal assault and attempt to pervert the course of justice
  2. 2 Consideration of probation versus custodial sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the seriousness of the offences, the Court imposed probation due to the defendant's youth, history, rehabilitative prospects, and strong probation officer recommendation.

Court Disposition

probation order

Orders

  • Monet placed on probation for three years for both offences, subject to usual conditions and additional requirements to attend the SMART programme, aggression control training group, and alcohol study group.