AG -v- B [2018] JRC 016 (19 January 2018)

AG -v- B [2018] JRC 016 (19 January 2018)

The defendant's extremely dangerous and irresponsible driving caused serious injury to three passengers, warranting a sentence of 200 hours' community service and a 4-year driving disqualification, with the possibility of early return of licence only after demonstrating maturity and responsibility.

Citation
[2018] JRC 016
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 January 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Causing Serious Injury, Sentencing, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Dangerous Driving Causing Serious Injury Sentencing Driving Disqualification

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for dangerous driving causing serious injury under the relevant law?
  2. 2 Should the defendant be disqualified from driving and for how long?

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's extremely dangerous and irresponsible driving caused serious injury to three passengers, warranting a sentence of 200 hours' community service and a 4-year driving disqualification, with the possibility of early return of licence only after demonstrating maturity and responsibility.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 200 hours' community service
  • 14 months youth detention as alternative if community service not completed