AG v Carrel [2017] JRC 021 (27 January 2017)

AG v Carrel [2017] JRC 021 (27 January 2017)

The defendant's persistent non-compliance with the community service order, despite repeated opportunities and support, necessitated revocation of the order and imposition of an 11-month custodial sentence.

Citation
[2017] JRC 021
Parties
Defendant: Mr Carrel
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 January 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
community service order discharged; custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Breach of Community Service Order, Sentencing, Probation
Criminal Law Breach of Community Service Order Sentencing Probation

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Parties

Mr Carrel

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant's repeated failure to comply with a community service order warrants revocation and imposition of a custodial sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's persistent non-compliance with the community service order, despite repeated opportunities and support, necessitated revocation of the order and imposition of an 11-month custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

community service order discharged; custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • Community Service Order discharged
  • Defendant sentenced to 11 months' imprisonment