Att. Gen. v Muir [1989] JLR_Note 12b (31 July 1989)
The court held that an examination of the accused's means is necessary before imposing a fine to prevent an excessive default sentence.
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Muir
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 31 July 1989
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- Guidance issued
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Fines, Default Sentence, Means Examination
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Muir
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the court must examine the accused's means before imposing a fine to avoid an excessive default sentence.
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that an examination of the accused's means is necessary before imposing a fine to prevent an excessive default sentence.
Court Disposition
Guidance issued
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