Mayze v Ms X

The court found, beyond reasonable doubt, that Mr Mayze made threats and inappropriate statements in court, constituting contempt in the face of the court, rejecting his explanations as implausible and inconsistent with the evidence.

Parties: Respondent: Dean Mayze; Applicant: Ms X
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 27 February 2020
Procedural Posture: Contempt of Court Application / Judgment and Sentencing
Outcome: Contempt in the face of the court proved; custodial sentence imposed and suspended.
Legal Topics: Contempt in the Face of the Court, Threats in Court, Suspended Sentence

Family Law Criminal Law Contempt in the Face of the Court Threats in Court Suspended Sentence

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Parties

Dean Mayze

Respondent

Ms X

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court Application / Judgment and Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether Mr Mayze committed contempt in the face of the court by making threats and inappropriate statements during court proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Contempt in the face of the court proved; custodial sentence imposed and suspended.

Orders

Mr Mayze sentenced to two months imprisonment, suspended for one year.
If found guilty of further contempt within one year, sentence will be activated and a longer sentence imposed.