AG v Ozard [2003] JRC 055 (21 March 2003)

AG v Ozard [2003] JRC 055 (21 March 2003)

Custodial sentence is appropriate due to repeated failure to respond to non-custodial penalties and breach of probation orders, despite mitigation factors.

Citation
[2003] JRC 055
Parties
Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 March 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Probation Breach, Young Offenders, Drug Offences
Criminal Law Sentencing Probation Breach Young Offenders Drug Offences

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Parties

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a custodial sentence is appropriate for a young offender with repeated probation breaches
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigation factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Custodial sentence is appropriate due to repeated failure to respond to non-custodial penalties and breach of probation orders, despite mitigation factors.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years' Youth Detention on count 1A
  • 18 months' Youth Detention on count 2B