AG v Mildren 19-Feb-2021 [2021] JRC 059 (19 February 2021)

AG v Mildren 19-Feb-2021 [2021] JRC 059 (19 February 2021)

Given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating factors including the victim's pregnancy and the defendant's breach of probation, a custodial sentence totaling two years' imprisonment is warranted.

Citation
[2021] JRC 059
Parties
Defendant: Mr Mildren; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 February 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Malicious Damage, Common Assault, Obstructing a Police Officer, Attempting to Pervert the Course of Justice, Breach of Probation Order, Sentencing
Criminal Law Malicious Damage Common Assault Obstructing a Police Officer Attempting to Pervert the Course of Justice Breach of Probation Order Sentencing

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Parties

Mr Mildren

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a custodial sentence should be imposed given the nature and aggravating factors of the offences
  2. 2 Appropriate length and structure of sentences for multiple offences including breach of probation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating factors including the victim's pregnancy and the defendant's breach of probation, a custodial sentence totaling two years' imprisonment is warranted.

Court Disposition

custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • Two months' imprisonment for malicious damage
  • Ten months' imprisonment for assault