AG -v- Bisson [2016] JRC 033B (05 February 2016)

AG -v- Bisson [2016] JRC 033B (05 February 2016)

The defendant's breach of the community service order, following a clear warning, necessitated revocation of the order and imposition of a custodial sentence of 12 months, as previously determined by the court.

Citation
[2016] JRC 033B
Parties
Defendant: Mr Bisson; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 February 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Breach of Community Service Order
Outcome
Community Service Order revoked; defendant sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment; extension of time for payment of compensation order granted.
Legal Topics
Breach of Community Service Order, Sentencing, Revocation of Probation, Compensation Order
Criminal Law Breach of Community Service Order Sentencing Revocation of Probation Compensation Order

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Parties

Mr Bisson

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Breach of Community Service Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether breach of community service order warrants revocation and imposition of custodial sentence
  2. 2 Calculation and imposition of custodial sentence upon breach
  3. 3 Extension of time for payment of compensation order

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's breach of the community service order, following a clear warning, necessitated revocation of the order and imposition of a custodial sentence of 12 months, as previously determined by the court.

Court Disposition

Community Service Order revoked; defendant sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment; extension of time for payment of compensation order granted.

Orders

  • Community Service Order imposed in November revoked.
  • Defendant sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment, with Count 3 to run concurrently.