AG -v- Bisson [2010] JRC 210 (19 November 2010)

AG -v- Bisson [2010] JRC 210 (19 November 2010)

Credit for partially completed community service should be given proportionately against the equivalent prison sentence, and the total sentence for repeat offences, including breach of orders and breaking and entering, is justified at 18 months' imprisonment with a 3-year driving disqualification.

Citation
[2010] JRC 210
Parties
Defendant: Mr Bisson; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 November 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Breach of Probation, Community Service Order, Sentencing, Breaking and Entering, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law Breach of Probation Community Service Order Sentencing Breaking and Entering Driving Disqualification

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Parties

Mr Bisson

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for breach of probation and community service orders
  2. 2 Calculation of credit for partially completed community service
  3. 3 Appropriate total sentence for repeat offences including breaking and entering

Ratio Decidendi

Credit for partially completed community service should be given proportionately against the equivalent prison sentence, and the total sentence for repeat offences, including breach of orders and breaking and entering, is justified at 18 months' imprisonment with a 3-year driving disqualification.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 18 months' imprisonment in total
  • disqualification from driving for 3 years