AG v Bellot [2023] JRC 202 (27 October 2023)

A suspended sentence of 3 days' imprisonment for 12 months is more appropriate than a fine in the circumstances; reasons to follow in a detailed judgment.

Citation: [2023] JRC 202
Parties: Prosecution: Crown; Defendant: Miss Bellot
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 27 October 2023
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: suspended sentence imposed
Legal Topics: Sentencing, Suspended Sentence, Appeal Procedure

Criminal Law Sentencing Suspended Sentence Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Crown

Prosecution

Miss Bellot

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 appropriate sentence for the offence
2 whether to impose a fine or a suspended sentence

Ratio Decidendi

A suspended sentence of 3 days' imprisonment for 12 months is more appropriate than a fine in the circumstances; reasons to follow in a detailed judgment.

Court Disposition

suspended sentence imposed

Orders

3 days' imprisonment suspended for 12 months
Defendant to sign a form with the Greffier