AG -v- Moon [2016] JRC 214 (18 November 2016)

A non-custodial sentence is appropriate due to the defendant's diagnosed manic episode, which was the direct cause of the offending; otherwise, a custodial sentence would have been imposed.

Citation: [2016] JRC 214
Parties: Defendant: Mr Moon; Complainant: Victims (unnamed); Defence Advocate: Advocate Glynn
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 18 November 2016
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics: Harassment, Sentencing, Mental Health, Probation, Restraining Order

Criminal Law Harassment Sentencing Mental Health Probation Restraining Order

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Parties

Mr Moon

Defendant

Victims (unnamed)

Complainant

Advocate Glynn

Defence Advocate

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for harassment given defendant's mental health condition
2 Whether non-custodial sentence is justified in harassment cases with psychiatric factors

Ratio Decidendi

A non-custodial sentence is appropriate due to the defendant's diagnosed manic episode, which was the direct cause of the offending; otherwise, a custodial sentence would have been imposed.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

Probation Order for 9 months with mandatory engagement and compliance with Mental Health Service treatment
Restraining order for 1 year prohibiting contact with victims except through lawyers regarding 18 Poonah Road, St Helier