AG v King [2023] JRC 219 (15 November 2023)

AG v King [2023] JRC 219 (15 November 2023)

The seriousness of the assault, specifically the use of a knife in the presence of the victim's partner and young children, justified a custodial sentence of 2 years for grave and criminal assault, with an additional 1 month consecutive for malicious damage.

Citation
[2023] JRC 219
Parties
Defendant: Stephen King; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 November 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Grave and Criminal Assault, Malicious Damage, Sentencing, Use of Weapon, Restraining Order
Criminal Law Grave and Criminal Assault Malicious Damage Sentencing Use of Weapon Restraining Order

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Parties

Stephen King

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for grave and criminal assault involving a knife
  2. 2 credit for guilty plea
  3. 3 imposition of restraining order

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the assault, specifically the use of a knife in the presence of the victim's partner and young children, justified a custodial sentence of 2 years for grave and criminal assault, with an additional 1 month consecutive for malicious damage.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years imprisonment for grave and criminal assault
  • 1 month imprisonment consecutive for malicious damage