AG v Lusk [2002] JRC 51 (01 March 2002)

AG v Lusk [2002] JRC 51 (01 March 2002)

Lusk was fined for causing a breach of the peace and for receiving stolen property, with the court finding he must have known the laptop was stolen and that the fight was mindless and alcohol-induced.

Citation
[2002] JRC 51
Parties
Defendant: Lusk; Prosecution: Crown; Third Party: Drug and Alcohol Advisory Panel
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
01 March 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and fined
Legal Topics
Breach of the Peace, Receiving Stolen Property, Sentencing, Alcohol Related Offences
Criminal Law Breach of the Peace Receiving Stolen Property Sentencing Alcohol Related Offences

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Parties

Lusk

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Drug and Alcohol Advisory Panel

Third Party

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether Lusk caused a breach of the peace by fighting
  2. 2 whether Lusk knowingly received stolen property

Ratio Decidendi

Lusk was fined for causing a breach of the peace and for receiving stolen property, with the court finding he must have known the laptop was stolen and that the fight was mindless and alcohol-induced.

Court Disposition

convicted and fined

Orders

  • Fine of £100 for breach of the peace or 7 days imprisonment in default.
  • Fine of £500 for receiving stolen property or 6 weeks imprisonment in default.