1999/42 - AG v O'Connor [1999] UR 42 (26 February 1999)

1999/42 - AG v O'Connor [1999] UR 42 (26 February 1999)

The court imposed fines based on precedent, finding no reason to depart from previous sentencing levels for similar offences under Articles 10(1) and 36(1).

Citation
[1999] UR 42
Parties
Defendant: Mr O’Connor; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
26 February 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Fines imposed; no compensation order; no order as to costs.
Legal Topics
Fraud, Failure to Pay Social Security Contributions, Sentencing
Criminal Law Social Security Law Fraud Failure to Pay Social Security Contributions Sentencing

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Parties

Mr O’Connor

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr O’Connor’s omission to pay social security contributions constitutes a criminal offence
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing for failure to pay social security contributions

Ratio Decidendi

The court imposed fines based on precedent, finding no reason to depart from previous sentencing levels for similar offences under Articles 10(1) and 36(1).

Court Disposition

Fines imposed; no compensation order; no order as to costs.

Orders

  • Fine of £150.00 or one week imprisonment on each of six charges under Article 10(1), consecutive.
  • Fine of £300.00 or two weeks imprisonment on each of six charges under Article 36(1), consecutive.