AG v Bunting [2001] JRC 247B (14 December 2001)

The defendant failed to comply with a clear instruction from the Probation Officer, warranting punishment by fine rather than youth detention due to demonstrated progress.

Citation: [2001] JRC 247B
Parties: Defendant: Bunting; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 14 December 2001
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: fine imposed; probation order discharged
Legal Topics: Breach of Probation Order, Sentencing, Youth Justice

Criminal Law Breach of Probation Order Sentencing Youth Justice

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Parties

Bunting

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendant should be punished for failing to comply with a probation order

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant failed to comply with a clear instruction from the Probation Officer, warranting punishment by fine rather than youth detention due to demonstrated progress.

Court Disposition

fine imposed; probation order discharged

Orders

Probation Order discharged
Defendant fined £500, payable within one week