AG -v- Samson [2009] JRC 225 (20 November 2009)

AG -v- Samson [2009] JRC 225 (20 November 2009)

The court allows the community service order to continue, giving the defendant a final chance due to the mitigating factor of his father's support and accommodation offer, with a clear warning that any further breach will result in imprisonment.

Citation
[2009] JRC 225
Parties
Defendant: Mr Samson
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 November 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Breach of Community Service Order Hearing
Outcome
community service order to continue with final warning
Legal Topics
Community Service Order, Breach of Order, Sentencing
Criminal Law Community Service Order Breach of Order Sentencing

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Parties

Mr Samson

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Breach of Community Service Order Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant should be allowed to continue with the community service order after breach

Ratio Decidendi

The court allows the community service order to continue, giving the defendant a final chance due to the mitigating factor of his father's support and accommodation offer, with a clear warning that any further breach will result in imprisonment.

Court Disposition

community service order to continue with final warning

Orders

  • Community Service Order to continue.
  • Defendant to reside with his father in St Brelade.