AG v Murphy [2005] JRC 080 (10 June 2005)

AG v Murphy [2005] JRC 080 (10 June 2005)

The seriousness of the affray and assault, combined with lack of remorse and limited victim empathy, warrants a custodial sentence under Article 4(2) of the Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Jersey) Law 1994.

Citation
[2005] JRC 080
Parties
Defendant: Unknown (Defendant); Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 June 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced to youth custody.
Legal Topics
Affray, Assault, Sentencing of Young Offenders
Criminal Law Affray Assault Sentencing of Young Offenders

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Parties

Unknown (Defendant)

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for affray and assault by a young offender
  2. 2 Justification for custodial sentence under Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Jersey) Law 1994
  3. 3 Application of exclusion order to licensed premises

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the affray and assault, combined with lack of remorse and limited victim empathy, warrants a custodial sentence under Article 4(2) of the Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Jersey) Law 1994.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced to youth custody.

Orders

  • 3 months youth custody on Count 1
  • 6 months youth custody on Count 2, consecutive