Pearce v AG 29-Apr-2021 [2021] JRC 125 (29 April 2021)

Pearce v AG 29-Apr-2021 [2021] JRC 125 (29 April 2021)

Defendant must comply with disclosure obligations under saisie judiciaire, including details of assets and transfers by JOT Ltd. No exceptional circumstances justify bail. Crown Advocate Maletroit complied with court orders regarding provision of prosecution documents. Representation to vary saisie judiciaire...

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Citation
[2021] JRC 125
Parties
Defendant: Darius Pearce; Crown Advocate: Crown Advocate Matthew René Maletroit; Former Advocate for Defendant: Advocate Baker; Legal Aid Advocate for Defendant: Advocate Jones; Company: Jersey Online Traders Limited (JOT)
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 April 2021
Procedural Posture
Representation to Vary Saisie Judiciaire and Bail Application / Post Conviction, Pre Sentencing, Application to Vary Saisie Judiciaire and for Bail
Outcome
Application to vary saisie judiciaire adjourned sine die pending compliance; bail application refused; saisie judiciaire to be amended to require further disclosure.
Legal Topics
Saisie Judiciaire, Confiscation, Bail, Legal Aid, Contempt of Court
Criminal Law Proceeds of Crime Bail Saisie Judiciaire Confiscation Legal Aid Contempt of Court

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Parties

Darius Pearce

Defendant

Crown Advocate Matthew René Maletroit

Crown Advocate

Advocate Baker

Former Advocate for Defendant

Advocate Jones

Legal Aid Advocate for Defendant

Jersey Online Traders Limited (JOT)

Company

Procedural Posture

Representation to Vary Saisie Judiciaire and Bail Application / Post Conviction, Pre Sentencing, Application to Vary Saisie Judiciaire and for Bail

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the saisie judiciaire should be varied or rescinded
  2. 2 Whether the Defendant complied with disclosure obligations under saisie judiciaire
  3. 3 Whether Crown Advocate Maletroit was in contempt of court

Ratio Decidendi

Defendant must comply with disclosure obligations under saisie judiciaire, including details of assets and transfers by JOT Ltd. No exceptional circumstances justify bail. Crown Advocate Maletroit complied with court orders regarding provision of prosecution documents. Representation to vary saisie judiciaire adjourned pending Defendant's compliance.

Court Disposition

Application to vary saisie judiciaire adjourned sine die pending compliance; bail application refused; saisie judiciaire to be amended to require further disclosure.

Orders

  • Saisie judiciaire amended to require disclosure of assets and transfers by JOT Ltd since 3 October 2013.
  • Defendant given further time to comply: 14 days for disclosure, 21 days for affidavit confirmation.