AG -v- Passman [2011] JRC 162 (19 August 2011)

AG -v- Passman [2011] JRC 162 (19 August 2011)

The court imposed a probation order and concurrent community service instead of immediate imprisonment, taking into account the defendant's troubled background, prior punishment, and the recommendation of the Probation Service.

Citation
[2011] JRC 162
Parties
Defendant: Mr Passman; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 August 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
probation order and community service imposed, fine and driving disqualification ordered
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Probation, Community Service, Driving Without a Licence
Criminal Law Dangerous Driving Probation Community Service Driving Without a Licence

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Parties

Mr Passman

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 dangerous driving
  2. 2 driving without a licence
  3. 3 sentencing discretion

Ratio Decidendi

The court imposed a probation order and concurrent community service instead of immediate imprisonment, taking into account the defendant's troubled background, prior punishment, and the recommendation of the Probation Service.

Court Disposition

probation order and community service imposed, fine and driving disqualification ordered

Orders

  • Probation Order for 2 years
  • Community service of 180 hours (concurrent: Count 2 - 90 hours, Count 3 - 180 hours, Count 4 - 150 hours, Second Indictment - 60 hours)