AG -v- Saville [2007] JRC 110 (08 June 2007)

AG -v- Saville [2007] JRC 110 (08 June 2007)

Despite the seriousness of the glassing offence, the combination of provocation, lack of prior violent convictions, positive steps towards rehabilitation, and strong support network justified a non-custodial sentence for the defendant, who was under 21 at the time of the offence.

Citation
[2007] JRC 110
Parties
Defendant: Saville; Victim: Unknown (Victim)
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
08 June 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Guilty Plea
Outcome
Community service order imposed in lieu of immediate custody.
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Mitigation, Community Service
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Mitigation Community Service

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Parties

Saville

Defendant

Unknown (Victim)

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Guilty Plea

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for grave and criminal assault involving glassing by a defendant under 21

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the seriousness of the glassing offence, the combination of provocation, lack of prior violent convictions, positive steps towards rehabilitation, and strong support network justified a non-custodial sentence for the defendant, who was under 21 at the time of the offence.

Court Disposition

Community service order imposed in lieu of immediate custody.

Orders

  • Defendant to perform 180 hours of community service.
  • Failure to perform community service satisfactorily will result in 12 months' imprisonment.