AG v Munks [1999] UR 168A (8 October 1999)

Sentences for all offences to run concurrently, resulting in a total of 18 months imprisonment, applying the totality principle and deterrence for violent crime.

Citation: [1999] UR 168A
Parties: Defendant: Munks; Prosecution: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 08 October 1999
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics: Assault, Receiving Stolen Property, Drug Possession, Breaking and Entering, Driving Offences

Criminal Law Assault Receiving Stolen Property Drug Possession Breaking and Entering Driving Offences

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Parties

Munks

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 appropriate sentencing for multiple offences
2 totality principle in sentencing
3 deterrence in violent crime sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences for all offences to run concurrently, resulting in a total of 18 months imprisonment, applying the totality principle and deterrence for violent crime.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

18 months imprisonment for all offences to run concurrently
£200 fine or 4 weeks imprisonment consecutive in default of payment