AG -v- Passman [2009] JRC 036 (27 February 2009)

AG -v- Passman [2009] JRC 036 (27 February 2009)

Given the seriousness of the assault on police officers, Passman's lack of remorse, and high risk of re-offending, a non-custodial sentence is not justified despite his age and background; concurrent custodial sentences are imposed.

Citation
[2009] JRC 036
Parties
Defendant: Robert Passman; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 February 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Assault on Police Officer, Sentencing of Young Offenders, Probation, Community Service, Custodial Sentence
Criminal Law Youth Justice Assault on Police Officer Sentencing of Young Offenders Probation Community Service Custodial Sentence

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Parties

Robert Passman

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for assault on police officers by a young offender
  2. 2 Whether a non-custodial sentence is justified given seriousness and risk of re-offending

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the assault on police officers, Passman's lack of remorse, and high risk of re-offending, a non-custodial sentence is not justified despite his age and background; concurrent custodial sentences are imposed.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Count 1: 1 month's youth detention
  • Count 2: 18 months' youth detention