1998/191 - AG v Hall [1998] UR 191 (18 September 1998)

1998/191 - AG v Hall [1998] UR 191 (18 September 1998)

The court imposed a fine due to the offense but mitigated the penalty in light of the defendant's apology and remedial actions.

Citation
[1998] UR 191
Parties
Defendant: Mr. Hall
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 September 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
fine imposed with costs
Legal Topics
Contempt of Court, Removal of Offending Structures, Apology Mitigation
Criminal Law Contempt of Court Removal of Offending Structures Apology Mitigation

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Parties

Mr. Hall

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the defendant should be penalized for the offending sheds and building materials
  2. 2 whether the apology and remedial actions mitigate the penalty

Ratio Decidendi

The court imposed a fine due to the offense but mitigated the penalty in light of the defendant's apology and remedial actions.

Court Disposition

fine imposed with costs

Orders

  • Mr. Hall fined £500
  • Mr. Hall to pay £250 costs