1999/26 - AG v Richardson [1999] UR 26 (5 February 1999)

The defendant's cooperation, repayment of arrears, and admission of guilt mitigate the seriousness of the offence, justifying a reduced sentence.

Citation: [1999] UR 26
Parties: Defendant: Mr Richardson; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 05 February 1999
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted and fined
Legal Topics: Failure to Pay Social Security Contributions, Fraud, Sentencing

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Mr Richardson

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Criminal / Sentencing

1 Whether failure to pay social security contributions constitutes a criminal offence
2 Appropriate sentence for admitted infractions

The defendant's cooperation, repayment of arrears, and admission of guilt mitigate the seriousness of the offence, justifying a reduced sentence.

convicted and fined

Fine of £150 on each odd numbered count or 1 week imprisonment in default, consecutive
Fine of £300 on each even numbered count or 2 weeks imprisonment in default, consecutive