AG v Lyons [2022] JRC 108 (16 May 2022)

AG v Lyons [2022] JRC 108 (16 May 2022)

The Defendant, found guilty of common assault in a domestic context, is sentenced to 100 hours' community service (equivalent to 4 months' imprisonment) due to mitigation, but no restraining order is imposed as facts do not justify it.

Citation
[2022] JRC 108
Parties
Defendant: The Defendant; Victim: The Victim
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 May 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Defendant sentenced to 100 hours' community service; no restraining order imposed; costs application adjourned.
Legal Topics
Common Assault, Domestic Violence, Sentencing, Community Service, Restraining Order
Criminal Law Common Assault Domestic Violence Sentencing Community Service Restraining Order

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Parties

The Defendant

Defendant

The Victim

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for common assault in domestic context
  2. 2 Whether a restraining order should be imposed

Ratio Decidendi

The Defendant, found guilty of common assault in a domestic context, is sentenced to 100 hours' community service (equivalent to 4 months' imprisonment) due to mitigation, but no restraining order is imposed as facts do not justify it.

Court Disposition

Defendant sentenced to 100 hours' community service; no restraining order imposed; costs application adjourned.

Orders

  • 100 hours' Community Service Order imposed for common assault (Count 1)
  • No restraining order made