AG -v- Crabtree [2014] JRC 165A (04 September 2014)

AG -v- Crabtree [2014] JRC 165A (04 September 2014)

Given the seriousness of the assaults, the aggravating factor of resisting arrest, and the defendant's breach of recent court orders, only a custodial sentence totaling 2½ years is appropriate, with consecutive terms for resisting arrest and breaches.

Citation
[2014] JRC 165A
Parties
Prosecutor: Attorney General; Defendant: Unnamed Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 September 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Assault, Resisting Arrest, Breach of Community Service Order, Breach of Probation Order, Sentencing
Criminal Law Assault Resisting Arrest Breach of Community Service Order Breach of Probation Order Sentencing

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Parties

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Unnamed Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for assaults and resisting arrest
  2. 2 Consequence of breaching community service and probation orders

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the assaults, the aggravating factor of resisting arrest, and the defendant's breach of recent court orders, only a custodial sentence totaling 2½ years is appropriate, with consecutive terms for resisting arrest and breaches.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years' imprisonment for Count 1 (assault)
  • 1 month's imprisonment for Count 2 (assault), concurrent with Count 1