AG v Alderson [2001] JRC 102 (11 May 2001)

AG v Alderson [2001] JRC 102 (11 May 2001)

Given the defendant's repeated breaches of probation and continued offending, non-custodial sentences have failed and a custodial sentence is necessary to enforce compliance and protect the public.

Citation
[2001] JRC 102
Parties
Defendant: Alderson
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 May 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Probation Breach, Youth Detention, Alcohol Related Offences
Criminal Law Youth Justice Probation Breach Youth Detention Alcohol Related Offences

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Parties

Alderson

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether custodial sentence is appropriate after repeated probation breaches by a young offender
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for multiple drink-related offences committed while on probation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's repeated breaches of probation and continued offending, non-custodial sentences have failed and a custodial sentence is necessary to enforce compliance and protect the public.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 3 months' Youth Detention on first indictment (counts served concurrently)
  • 2 months' Youth Detention on second indictment (served concurrently with first)