AG -v- Kean [2013] JRC 092 (15 May 2013)

AG -v- Kean [2013] JRC 092 (15 May 2013)

Given the seriousness of the offences, risk to public safety, and the defendant's personal circumstances, a sentence of probation, community service, and compensation is appropriate rather than immediate imprisonment.

Citation
[2013] JRC 092
Parties
Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 May 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Malicious Damage, Breach of the Peace, Resisting Arrest, Sentencing, Community Service, Compensation Order
Criminal Law Malicious Damage Breach of the Peace Resisting Arrest Sentencing Community Service Compensation Order

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Parties

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for malicious damage, breach of the peace, and resisting arrest
  2. 2 Whether to impose imprisonment, community service, or compensation order

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offences, risk to public safety, and the defendant's personal circumstances, a sentence of probation, community service, and compensation is appropriate rather than immediate imprisonment.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • 12 months probation
  • 100 hours community service