AG -v- Mazurke and Johnson [2009] JRC 168 (21 August 2009)

AG -v- Mazurke and Johnson [2009] JRC 168 (21 August 2009)

Mazurke failed to comply with the Community Service Order and committed further offences, demonstrating unwillingness to respond to non-custodial penalties; custodial sentences are imposed as a result.

Citation
[2009] JRC 168
Parties
Defendant: Mr Mazurke; Defendant: Mr Johnson; Prosecutor: The Crown; Victim: Mr Tidy; Victim: Mr and Mrs Hall
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 August 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Community Service Order discharged; custodial sentences imposed; fines and compensation ordered.
Legal Topics
Breach of Community Service Order, Road Traffic Offences, Youth Detention, Compensation, Default Sentences
Criminal Law Breach of Community Service Order Road Traffic Offences Youth Detention Compensation Default Sentences

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Parties

Mr Mazurke

Defendant

Mr Johnson

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecutor

Mr Tidy

Victim

Mr and Mrs Hall

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 breach of community service order
  2. 2 sentencing for road traffic offences
  3. 3 suitability for community service

Ratio Decidendi

Mazurke failed to comply with the Community Service Order and committed further offences, demonstrating unwillingness to respond to non-custodial penalties; custodial sentences are imposed as a result.

Court Disposition

Community Service Order discharged; custodial sentences imposed; fines and compensation ordered.

Orders

  • Mazurke sentenced to 5 months' youth detention (counts 1-5 concurrent), no separate penalty for count 6.
  • Johnson fined £300 with 7 days' imprisonment in default.