AG -v- Donkin [2009] JRC 020 (06 February 2009)

AG -v- Donkin [2009] JRC 020 (06 February 2009)

The seriousness of the assault and its consequences for the victim require a custodial sentence, despite significant mitigation.

Citation
[2009] JRC 020
Parties
Advocate: Mr Parslow; Defendant: Unnamed Defendant; Victim: Unnamed Victim
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
06 February 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Assault, Sentencing, Mitigation, Custodial Sentence
Criminal Law Assault Sentencing Mitigation Custodial Sentence

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Parties

Mr Parslow

Advocate

Unnamed Defendant

Defendant

Unnamed Victim

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the assault warrants a custodial sentence
  2. 2 Appropriate length of sentence given mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the assault and its consequences for the victim require a custodial sentence, despite significant mitigation.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 18 months' imprisonment
  • No Exclusion Order made