AG -v- Wallbridge-Smith [2008] JRC 055 (04 April 2008)

The accused deliberately breached housing law by operating an illegal lodging house, and despite mitigation, the seriousness of the offence and the need for deterrence warranted substantial fines.

Citation: [2008] JRC 055
Parties: Accused: Mr Wallbridge-Smith; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 04 April 2008
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted and fined
Legal Topics: Illegal Lodging House, Breach of Housing Consent, Sentencing

Housing Law Criminal Law Illegal Lodging House Breach of Housing Consent Sentencing

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Parties

Mr Wallbridge-Smith

Accused

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused operated an illegal lodging house in breach of housing consent
2 Appropriate penalty for breach of housing law

Ratio Decidendi

The accused deliberately breached housing law by operating an illegal lodging house, and despite mitigation, the seriousness of the offence and the need for deterrence warranted substantial fines.

Court Disposition

convicted and fined

Orders

Fine of £2,500 or 1 month's imprisonment in default on Count 1
Fine of £2,500 or 1 month's imprisonment in default on Count 2, consecutive