1999/132 - AG v Barette [1999] UR 132 (23 July 1999)

The offences were serious and blatant breaches of the law intended to protect lodgers, and the fines imposed are appropriate considering the mitigating factors.

Citation: [1999] UR 132
Parties: Defendant: Mr. Barette; Prosecution: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 23 July 1999
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted and fined
Legal Topics: Lodging House Regulation, Breach of Statutory Duty, Sentencing

Criminal Law Housing Law Lodging House Regulation Breach of Statutory Duty Sentencing

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Parties

Mr. Barette

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendant committed serious and blatant breaches of the Lodging Houses (Registration) (Jersey) Law
2 Appropriate sentence for breaches of lodging house regulations

Ratio Decidendi

The offences were serious and blatant breaches of the law intended to protect lodgers, and the fines imposed are appropriate considering the mitigating factors.

Court Disposition

convicted and fined

Orders

Fine of £7,500 on count 1 or 6 months imprisonment in default
Fine of £1,500 on count 2 or 1 month imprisonment in default