AG v Smith [2003] JRC 210 (14 November 2003)

AG v Smith [2003] JRC 210 (14 November 2003)

The court imposed a total sentence of 15 months' imprisonment, taking into account the seriousness of the assault, the defendant's previous convictions, and the mitigation of a guilty plea and expressed remorse, with all sentences to run concurrently.

Citation
[2003] JRC 210
Parties
Defendant: Smith; Prosecutor: Attorney General; Victim: Victim
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 November 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Mitigation, Alcohol Related Offences
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Mitigation Alcohol Related Offences

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Parties

Smith

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Victim

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for grave and criminal assault
  2. 2 impact of mitigation and remorse on sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The court imposed a total sentence of 15 months' imprisonment, taking into account the seriousness of the assault, the defendant's previous convictions, and the mitigation of a guilty plea and expressed remorse, with all sentences to run concurrently.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Count 1: £150 fine or 7 days' imprisonment
  • Count 2: 14 days' imprisonment