AG -v- Michel [2012] JRC 099 (14 May 2012)

AG -v- Michel [2012] JRC 099 (14 May 2012)

Conviction for attempting to pervert the course of justice and prolonged dishonesty by an advocate require striking off to maintain the integrity of the legal profession and public confidence.

Citation
[2012] JRC 099
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Justin Peter Michel
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 May 2012
Procedural Posture
Representation / Final Judgment
Outcome
respondent struck off as advocate
Legal Topics
Attempting to Pervert the Course of Justice, Striking Off Advocate, Dishonesty, Confiscation of Assets
Criminal Law Professional Discipline Attempting to Pervert the Course of Justice Striking Off Advocate Dishonesty Confiscation of Assets

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Justin Peter Michel

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Representation / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Should the respondent be struck off as an advocate due to conviction for attempting to pervert the course of justice?
  2. 2 Does proven dishonesty warrant removal from the legal profession?

Ratio Decidendi

Conviction for attempting to pervert the course of justice and prolonged dishonesty by an advocate require striking off to maintain the integrity of the legal profession and public confidence.

Court Disposition

respondent struck off as advocate

Orders

  • Justin Peter Michel is struck off as an advocate of the Court.