AG v McCabe [2005] JRC 013 (04 February 2005)

AG v McCabe [2005] JRC 013 (04 February 2005)

The defendant's reckless and intoxicated driving warranted imprisonment and disqualification from driving, with rehabilitation measures attached to the community service order to address underlying alcohol issues.

Citation
[2005] JRC 013
Parties
Defendant: McCabe; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 February 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Driving Under the Influence, Breach of Community Service Order, Sentencing, Disqualification From Driving
Criminal Law Driving Under the Influence Breach of Community Service Order Sentencing Disqualification From Driving

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Parties

McCabe

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 reckless driving while intoxicated
  2. 2 breach of community service order
  3. 3 appropriate sentencing and rehabilitation conditions

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's reckless and intoxicated driving warranted imprisonment and disqualification from driving, with rehabilitation measures attached to the community service order to address underlying alcohol issues.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 months' imprisonment on Count 1
  • 3 months' imprisonment on Count 2