AG v Ross [2001] JRC 165 (27 July 2001)

AG v Ross [2001] JRC 165 (27 July 2001)

The accused's peripheral involvement, good character, and first offender status justified a non-custodial penalty despite the general rule that street violence warrants custodial sentences.

Citation
[2001] JRC 165
Parties
Accused: Ross; Prosecution: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 July 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial penalty imposed
Legal Topics
Street Violence, Sentencing, Community Service, Exclusion Order
Criminal Law Street Violence Sentencing Community Service Exclusion Order

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Parties

Ross

Accused

Crown Advocate

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for peripheral involvement in street violence
  2. 2 consideration of character and references in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The accused's peripheral involvement, good character, and first offender status justified a non-custodial penalty despite the general rule that street violence warrants custodial sentences.

Court Disposition

non-custodial penalty imposed

Orders

  • 240 hours of community service
  • exclusion order for six months from pubs and nightclubs