AG -v- Riley [2015] JRC 129 (12 June 2015)

AG -v- Riley [2015] JRC 129 (12 June 2015)

Custodial sentence is inevitable due to seriousness of assault, aggravating factors, high risk of reconviction, and failure to respond to non-custodial alternatives.

Citation
[2015] JRC 129
Parties
Defendant: Unknown Defendant; Prosecution: Crown; Victim: Taxi Driver
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 June 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Defendant sentenced to 12 months imprisonment.
Legal Topics
Common Assault, Sentencing, Compensation Orders, Exclusion Orders
Criminal Law Common Assault Sentencing Compensation Orders Exclusion Orders

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Parties

Unknown Defendant

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Taxi Driver

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 seriousness of common assault
  2. 2 impact of alcohol on offending
  3. 3 protection of public service workers

Ratio Decidendi

Custodial sentence is inevitable due to seriousness of assault, aggravating factors, high risk of reconviction, and failure to respond to non-custodial alternatives.

Court Disposition

Defendant sentenced to 12 months imprisonment.

Orders

  • Compensation Order for £1,000 payable within 1 month, balance within 12 months of release, default 3 months imprisonment if unpaid.
  • Exclusion Order for 2 years from today's date in terms sought by Crown.