AG v Harvey and McLoughlin [2002] JRC 95 (10 May 2002)

AG v Harvey and McLoughlin [2002] JRC 95 (10 May 2002)

Unprovoked violent attacks in public places warrant custodial sentences to deter such conduct, and mitigation factors may reduce but not eliminate the need for imprisonment.

Citation
[2002] JRC 95
Parties
Accused: Harvey; Accused: McLoughlin; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 May 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Violent Crime, Sentencing, Youth Offenders, Public Order
Criminal Law Violent Crime Sentencing Youth Offenders Public Order

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Parties

Harvey

Accused

McLoughlin

Accused

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for violent crime in public place
  2. 2 mitigation for first-time offenders
  3. 3 application of youth detention under Jersey law

Ratio Decidendi

Unprovoked violent attacks in public places warrant custodial sentences to deter such conduct, and mitigation factors may reduce but not eliminate the need for imprisonment.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Harvey sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment.
  • McLoughlin sentenced to 12 months' youth detention with post-release supervision under Young Offenders Law.