Lafronte v Johnson [2025] EWFC 20 (B) (06 February 2025)
The Defendant breached the non-molestation order on three occasions without reasonable excuse; the breaches caused harm to the Claimant, but were at the lower end of seriousness, with mitigating factors present. The appropriate penalty is a fine, not imprisonment, as the custody threshold is not met.
- Citation
- [2025] EWFC 20 (B)
- Parties
- Claimant: Lydia Lafronte; Defendant: Aaron Johnson
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 06 February 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Committal for Contempt of Court / Final Hearing and Sentencing
- Outcome
- Application for committal granted in part; Defendant found in contempt for three breaches.
- Legal Topics
- Non Molestation Order, Committal Proceedings, Breach of Court Order, Sentencing for Contempt
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Parties
Lydia Lafronte
Claimant
Aaron Johnson
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Committal for Contempt of Court / Final Hearing and Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the Defendant breached the non-molestation order on three specified occasions
- 2 Whether the Defendant had a reasonable excuse for the breaches
- 3 Appropriate penalty for contempt
Ratio Decidendi
The Defendant breached the non-molestation order on three occasions without reasonable excuse; the breaches caused harm to the Claimant, but were at the lower end of seriousness, with mitigating factors present. The appropriate penalty is a fine, not imprisonment, as the custody threshold is not met.
Court Disposition
Application for committal granted in part; Defendant found in contempt for three breaches.
Orders
- Defendant fined £200, payable within 12 months.
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