Source: All England Reporter
Publisher Citation: [2004] All ER (D) 315 (Mar)
Neutral Citation: [2004] EWCA Crim 483
Court: Court of Appeal, Criminal Division
Judge:

Curtis and Richards JJ

Representation Paul Genney (assigned by the Registrar of Criminal Appeals) for the defendant.
Judgment Dates: 19 February 2004

Catchwords

Sentencing - Assault occasioning actual bodily harm - Assault on opposition player during rugby league match - Appropriate level of fine and other financial orders.

The Case

The defendant pleaded guilty to one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He was fined 1,000, ordered to pay 1,500 compensation, and prosecution costs in the sum of 578. The Court of Appeal held that the financial orders were not excessive in the circumstances.

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