1998/188 - O'Neill v AG [1998] UR 188 (14 September 1998)

The appellant deliberately breached the Housing Law after clear legal advice and warnings, justifying a substantial fine, but the original fine was excessive compared to precedent; a reduced fine of £14,000 is appropriate.

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Citation: [1998] UR 188
Parties: Appellant: Appellant; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 14 September 1998
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal
Outcome: appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Breach of Housing Regulations, False Statements, Sentencing, Mitigation

Criminal Law Housing Law Breach of Housing Regulations False Statements Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Appellant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant deliberately breached the Housing (General Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations, 1970
2 Appropriateness of the fine imposed for the breach

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

fine reduced to £14,000

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