AG v Troy [2003] JRC 086 (23 May 2003)

AG v Troy [2003] JRC 086 (23 May 2003)

A custodial sentence is not justified given the defendant's lack of prior similar convictions, the nature of the assault, and other mitigating factors; a financial penalty is appropriate.

Citation
[2003] JRC 086
Parties
Defendant: Troy; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
23 May 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and fined
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Domestic Violence
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Domestic Violence

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Parties

Troy

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for assault involving a slap during a drunken tirade

Ratio Decidendi

A custodial sentence is not justified given the defendant's lack of prior similar convictions, the nature of the assault, and other mitigating factors; a financial penalty is appropriate.

Court Disposition

convicted and fined

Orders

  • Defendant to pay a fine of £1,000.00 or in default serve 1 month's imprisonment; 1 week allowed to pay the fine.