AG -v- O'Brien [2018] JRC 106 (22 June 2018)

AG -v- O'Brien [2018] JRC 106 (22 June 2018)

Custodial sentence imposed due to repeated offending, breach of probation and community service orders, and high risk of re-conviction; mitigation factors insufficient to avoid custody.

Citation
[2018] JRC 106
Parties
Prosecutor: Attorney General; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
22 June 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
custodial sentence imposed; probation and community service orders revoked
Legal Topics
Vehicle Offences, Driving Whilst Disqualified, Speeding, Probation Breach, Community Service Breach
Criminal Law Vehicle Offences Driving Whilst Disqualified Speeding Probation Breach Community Service Breach

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Parties

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 sentencing for vehicle offences
  2. 2 sentencing for breach of probation and community service orders

Ratio Decidendi

Custodial sentence imposed due to repeated offending, breach of probation and community service orders, and high risk of re-conviction; mitigation factors insufficient to avoid custody.

Court Disposition

custodial sentence imposed; probation and community service orders revoked

Orders

  • custodial sentence imposed as moved by the Crown
  • revocation of probation orders