AG -v- Golding [2017] JRC 127 (11 August 2017)

AG -v- Golding [2017] JRC 127 (11 August 2017)

Given the defendant's repeated failure to respond to non-custodial sentences and the seriousness of the assaults, youth detention is the only appropriate sentence.

Citation
[2017] JRC 127
Parties
Defendant: Mr Golding
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 August 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Youth Offenders, Breach of Probation
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Youth Offenders Breach of Probation

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Parties

Mr Golding

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for repeat assault by young offender
  2. 2 Effect of breach of probation and community service orders

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's repeated failure to respond to non-custodial sentences and the seriousness of the assaults, youth detention is the only appropriate sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 9 months' youth detention for current assault
  • 9 months' youth detention for breach offence, consecutive