AG -v- Jalam [2015] JRC 169 (18 August 2015)

AG -v- Jalam [2015] JRC 169 (18 August 2015)

Given the seriousness and sustained nature of the assault and indecent assault, the defendant's poor record, and the profound impact on the victim, a total sentence of 4½ years' imprisonment is justified, with ancillary orders for exclusion, notification, and restraint as sought by the Crown.

Citation
[2015] JRC 169
Parties
Prosecutor: Attorney General; Defendant: Unnamed Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 August 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Assault, Indecent Assault, Sentencing, Sexual Offences
Criminal Law Assault Indecent Assault Sentencing Sexual Offences

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Parties

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Unnamed Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for assault and indecent assault
  2. 2 application of mitigation and aggravating factors
  3. 3 imposition of ancillary orders

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness and sustained nature of the assault and indecent assault, the defendant's poor record, and the profound impact on the victim, a total sentence of 4½ years' imprisonment is justified, with ancillary orders for exclusion, notification, and restraint as sought by the Crown.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 12 months' imprisonment for assault
  • 4.5 years' imprisonment for indecent assault, concurrent