1998/173 - AG v Louvel [1998] UR 173 (14 August 1998)

1998/173 - AG v Louvel [1998] UR 173 (14 August 1998)

Given the defendant's potential for reform, the Court imposed probation for two years with standard conditions, a one-year driving disqualification, and a compensation order for one victim, balancing rehabilitation with deterrence and victim compensation.

Citation
[1998] UR 173
Parties
Defendant: Louvel; Prosecution: Crown Advocate; Victim: Mr Christopher Martin; Victim: Miss Marett
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 August 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Defendant placed on probation for two years on all counts, disqualified from driving for one year, and ordered to pay compensation to one victim.
Legal Topics
Reckless Driving, Probation, Disqualification From Driving, Compensation Orders
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Reckless Driving Probation Disqualification From Driving Compensation Orders

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Parties

Louvel

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecution

Mr Christopher Martin

Victim

Miss Marett

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for repeat reckless driving offence
  2. 2 Whether to impose probation or custodial sentence
  3. 3 Whether to impose driving disqualification

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's potential for reform, the Court imposed probation for two years with standard conditions, a one-year driving disqualification, and a compensation order for one victim, balancing rehabilitation with deterrence and victim compensation.

Court Disposition

Defendant placed on probation for two years on all counts, disqualified from driving for one year, and ordered to pay compensation to one victim.

Orders

  • Placed on probation for two years with standard conditions
  • Disqualified from driving for one year