AG -v- Bisson [2015] JRC 073 (17 April 2015)

AG -v- Bisson [2015] JRC 073 (17 April 2015)

A custodial sentence is inevitable due to the seriousness of the injuries caused by the defendant's violent conduct, notwithstanding provocation, remorse, and a guilty plea. The quality of the victim's life has been materially affected, justifying imprisonment and an Exclusion Order.

Citation
[2015] JRC 073
Parties
Defendant: Mr Bisson; Prosecution: The Crown; Victim: Victim (unnamed)
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
17 April 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Grave and Criminal Assault, Sentencing, Violent Crime, Alcohol Related Violence
Criminal Law Grave and Criminal Assault Sentencing Violent Crime Alcohol Related Violence

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Parties

Mr Bisson

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Victim (unnamed)

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for grave and criminal assault resulting in serious injury
  2. 2 consideration of provocation and remorse in sentencing
  3. 3 impact of alcohol on culpability

Ratio Decidendi

A custodial sentence is inevitable due to the seriousness of the injuries caused by the defendant's violent conduct, notwithstanding provocation, remorse, and a guilty plea. The quality of the victim's life has been materially affected, justifying imprisonment and an Exclusion Order.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years' imprisonment
  • Exclusion Order for 2 years following release from custody