AG -v- Povey [2010] JRC 127A (09 July 2010)

The defendant breached the Community Service Order, which is a serious alternative to imprisonment, and the breach must be marked by a fine and continuation of the order.

Citation: [2010] JRC 127A
Parties: Defendant: Mr Povey
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 09 July 2010
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Breach of Community Service Order Hearing
Outcome: breach marked by fine and continuation of community service order
Legal Topics: Community Service Orders, Breach of Court Orders, Sentencing

Criminal Law Community Service Orders Breach of Court Orders Sentencing

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Parties

Mr Povey

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Breach of Community Service Order Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether Mr Povey breached the Community Service Order imposed for assault
2 Appropriate consequence for breach of Community Service Order

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant breached the Community Service Order, which is a serious alternative to imprisonment, and the breach must be marked by a fine and continuation of the order.

Court Disposition

breach marked by fine and continuation of community service order

Orders

Fine of £200 or 2 weeks' imprisonment, payable within 2 weeks
Defendant to perform the remaining 33 hours of community service within the timetable set by community service managers