AG -v- Olivotti [2014] JRC 126 (06 June 2014)

AG -v- Olivotti [2014] JRC 126 (06 June 2014)

Persistent non-compliance with probation and community service orders, despite repeated opportunities and support, necessitates revocation of community-based sentences and imposition of a custodial sentence.

Citation
[2014] JRC 126
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Defendant: Mr Olivotti
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
06 June 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Breach of Probation/community Service Orders; Resentencing
Outcome
Probation, Treatment and Community Service Orders discharged; custodial sentence imposed.
Legal Topics
Breach of Probation, Community Service Orders, Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Importation of Drugs, Larceny, Malicious Damage
Criminal Law Breach of Probation Community Service Orders Sentencing Sexual Offences Importation of Drugs Larceny Malicious Damage

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Mr Olivotti

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Breach of Probation/community Service Orders; Resentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant breached probation and community service orders
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence following breach

Ratio Decidendi

Persistent non-compliance with probation and community service orders, despite repeated opportunities and support, necessitates revocation of community-based sentences and imposition of a custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

Probation, Treatment and Community Service Orders discharged; custodial sentence imposed.

Orders

  • Probation, Treatment and Community Service Orders imposed on 26 June 2013 discharged.
  • Defendant sentenced to a total of 8 months and 5 days' imprisonment apportioned across indictments.