AG -v- Dickinson [2007] JRC 085 (20 April 2007)

AG -v- Dickinson [2007] JRC 085 (20 April 2007)

Despite the seriousness of the offences and the defendant's repeated dangerous driving, the court determined that a custodial sentence was not the only appropriate method of dealing with the offender, given his age and the statutory requirements. The court imposed community service, probation, and disqualification from driving as alternative punishments.

Citation
[2007] JRC 085
Parties
Defendant: Dickinson
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 April 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Sentencing of Young Offenders, Community Service, Probation, Disqualification From Driving
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Dangerous Driving Sentencing of Young Offenders Community Service Probation Disqualification From Driving

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Parties

Dickinson

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether custodial sentence is appropriate for a young offender convicted of dangerous driving and related offences
  2. 2 Appropriate alternative sentencing measures under the Criminal Justice Young Offenders (Jersey) Law 1994

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the seriousness of the offences and the defendant's repeated dangerous driving, the court determined that a custodial sentence was not the only appropriate method of dealing with the offender, given his age and the statutory requirements. The court imposed community service, probation, and disqualification from driving as alternative punishments.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • Disqualification from driving for two years on each relevant count
  • Community service: 90 hours on Count 1 and 90 hours on Count 5, consecutive (total 180 hours), or in default 12 months' youth detention