AG -v- King [2013] JRC 241 (29 November 2013)

AG -v- King [2013] JRC 241 (29 November 2013)

Given the seriousness of the offences, particularly the grave and criminal assault (domestic violence) and breaking and entering, and considering aggravating factors such as alcohol use and prior conviction, a custodial sentence of 3½ years is imposed, with an exclusion order and destruction of drugs ordered.

Citation
[2013] JRC 241
Parties
Defendant: Unknown (Defendant); Prosecutor: Attorney General (Crown)
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 November 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Malicious Damage, Breaking and Entering, Criminal Assault, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, Public Order Offences, Sentencing, Exclusion Orders
Criminal Law Malicious Damage Breaking and Entering Criminal Assault Domestic Violence Drug Possession Public Order Offences Sentencing +1 more

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Parties

Unknown (Defendant)

Defendant

Attorney General (Crown)

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for multiple offences including domestic violence, malicious damage, breaking and entering, and drug possession
  2. 2 application of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing
  3. 3 imposition of exclusion order

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offences, particularly the grave and criminal assault (domestic violence) and breaking and entering, and considering aggravating factors such as alcohol use and prior conviction, a custodial sentence of 3½ years is imposed, with an exclusion order and destruction of drugs ordered.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Total sentence of 3½ years imprisonment as broken down by the Crown
  • Destruction of drugs ordered