AG -v- Louvel and Dys [2011] JRC 225 (25 November 2011)

AG -v- Louvel and Dys [2011] JRC 225 (25 November 2011)

The sentence reflects the seriousness of the common assault, the time already served in custody, the defendants' personal circumstances, and the need for rehabilitation through probation and community service.

Citation
[2011] JRC 225
Parties
Defendant: Mr Louvel; Defendant: Miss Dys; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 November 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Common Assault, Possession of Cannabis, Sentencing, Probation, Community Service
Criminal Law Common Assault Possession of Cannabis Sentencing Probation Community Service

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Parties

Mr Louvel

Defendant

Miss Dys

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for common assault as a common enterprise
  2. 2 appropriate sentence for possession of cannabis

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence reflects the seriousness of the common assault, the time already served in custody, the defendants' personal circumstances, and the need for rehabilitation through probation and community service.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Mr Louvel sentenced to 12 months' probation with conditions to complete action plan and courses.
  • Miss Dys sentenced to 20 hours' community service for common assault and 20 hours' community service for possession of cannabis, consecutive, totaling 40 hours.