Did This Act Justify A Jail Sentence?

[sp1814]

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/drunk-man-who-urinated-on_uk_5b29106be4b0a4dc9920ef1f

Argument a) Definitely not. There was no lasting physical damage, and people getting more lenient sentences when they are convicted of more serious crimes such as burglary!

Argument b) Definitely. This was a degrading act which would have lasting psychological damage on the victim.

I’m going with b). What a nasty little scumbag.

[Baldric]

In theory he will be out in four weeks, deserves longer imo.

[rockyracoon]

I'm going with b, as well.

[Barmaid]

Absolutely it did. What a vile excuse for a human being - to use another as a toilet quite deliberately and mockingly.

[ToraToraTora]

yes, jail is correct.

[Mamyalynne]

A justified outcome, horrible.

[pixie374]

Definitely. Revolting behaviour.

[Lie-in King]

A jail sentence was fully justified & he should be made to serve all 8 weeks.

[anneasquith]

Only 8 weeks, not nearly enough .

[dunnitall]

More than 8 weeks IMO....incarcerate him for at least one year... Should tell him that it is not acceptable?

[EDDIE51]

Yes, it is fully justified.

[Barmaid]

Actually this is the type of case where restorative justice might (I only say might) work.

The alternative is to ask him to choose if he serves half of his unabated sentence to live on the streets.

[-SharonA-]

Yes. B is correct.

[EDDIE51]

He will have a terrible time in jail.He will be regarded as scarcely better than a child abuser . He can look forward to finding crushed glass and broken razor blades hidden in his food,while the warders turn a blind eye.

[New Judge]

“…and people getting more lenient sentences when they are convicted of more serious crimes such as burglary!”

No they don’t. Very few perpetrators of domestic burglary avoid a custodial sentence. Only if the offence is at the very lowest end of seriousness (e.g. premises unoccupied, minimal or no damage, low value of goods stolen) would custody be avoided. The “range” of sentences for category 3 (least serious) offences goes up to 26 weeks custody. For category one offences sentences of up to six years are considered.

This particular offence was obviously viewed as a “Category One” assault. This is unsurprising. It was the deliberate targeting of a vulnerable victim committed whilst the defendant was drunk. It was totally unnecessary and unprovoked and involved deliberate degradation. I believe the District Judge was extremely lenient.

[jno]

yes. Even his lawyer could only describe it as vile. Me too.

[douglas9401]

That's quite the gritty film script you're writing Eddie.

[sandyRoe]

B.

[DTCwordfan]

related to Kevin Keegan by his looks?
B

[youngmafbog]

Regardless of sentences for other crimes yes he should have been jailed.

The only thing wrong is the low amount of time he will spend inside. Should have been 6 months (served) so 12 given.

[dannyk13]

Definitely argument b.