AG v Lagadu [2000] JRC 228 (17 November 2000)

AG v Lagadu [2000] JRC 228 (17 November 2000)

The defendant's cooperation, repayment of arrears, and acknowledgment of offences warranted a slight modification of the Crown Advocate's recommendations, but fines and costs were still imposed to reflect the seriousness of the offences and deter similar conduct.

Citation
[2000] JRC 228
Parties
Defendant: Mr Lagadu; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
17 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Failure to Pay Social Security Contributions, Sentencing, Fines, Prosecution Costs
Criminal Law Social Security Law Failure to Pay Social Security Contributions Sentencing Fines Prosecution Costs

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Parties

Mr Lagadu

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for failure to pay social security contributions over a prolonged period?

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's cooperation, repayment of arrears, and acknowledgment of offences warranted a slight modification of the Crown Advocate's recommendations, but fines and costs were still imposed to reflect the seriousness of the offences and deter similar conduct.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Fined £300 on each principal charge
  • Fined £25 on each offence for breach of order