AG v Challenger [2001] JRC 99 (04 May 2001)
Fines imposed must not exceed statutory maximum; mitigation factors warrant reduction from maximum fines.
- Citation
- [2001] JRC 99
- Parties
- Defendant: Mr Challenger; Prosecution: The Crown
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 04 May 2001
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- conviction and fines imposed
- Legal Topics
- Residential Homes Compliance, Maximum Fines, Sentencing Guidelines
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Parties
Mr Challenger
Defendant
The Crown
Prosecution
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 failure to comply with safety requirements in residential homes
- 2 appropriate sentencing for breaches under the Residential Homes (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order, 1995
Ratio Decidendi
Fines imposed must not exceed statutory maximum; mitigation factors warrant reduction from maximum fines.
Court Disposition
conviction and fines imposed
Orders
- Fine of £1,500 on first charge or three months imprisonment in default
- Fine of £1,250 on second charge or two months imprisonment in default, consecutive
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