AG v Ferguson [2020] JRC 164 (14 August 2020)

AG v Ferguson [2020] JRC 164 (14 August 2020)

The seriousness of the offending, including driving whilst disqualified, over the alcohol limit, without insurance, and breach of Community Service Order, warrants a custodial sentence greater than that proposed by the Crown, with consecutive sentences for the alcohol-related offence and breach of Community Service Order.

Citation
[2020] JRC 164
Parties
Defendant: Mr Ferguson; Prosecutor: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 August 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Driving Whilst Disqualified, Driving Over Prescribed Alcohol Limit, Driving Without Insurance, Breach of Community Service Order
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Driving Whilst Disqualified Driving Over Prescribed Alcohol Limit Driving Without Insurance Breach of Community Service Order

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Parties

Mr Ferguson

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 sentencing for multiple motoring offences
  2. 2 consecutive vs concurrent sentencing for breach of community service order
  3. 3 revocation of community service order

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the offending, including driving whilst disqualified, over the alcohol limit, without insurance, and breach of Community Service Order, warrants a custodial sentence greater than that proposed by the Crown, with consecutive sentences for the alcohol-related offence and breach of Community Service Order.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 18 months' imprisonment
  • 4 years' disqualification from driving