AG -v- Samson [2010] JRC 200 (05 November 2010)

AG -v- Samson [2010] JRC 200 (05 November 2010)

The defendant repeatedly breached the Community Service Order despite clear warnings that further breaches would result in imprisonment; therefore, the Community Service Order is revoked and a custodial sentence is imposed.

Citation
[2010] JRC 200
Parties
Defendant: Mr Samson
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 November 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Breach of Community Service Order; Sentencing
Outcome
Community Service Order revoked; custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Community Service Order, Breach of Order, Sentencing, Imprisonment
Criminal Law Community Service Order Breach of Order Sentencing Imprisonment

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Parties

Mr Samson

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Breach of Community Service Order; Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant breached the Community Service Order
  2. 2 Whether the Community Service Order should be revoked and a custodial sentence imposed

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant repeatedly breached the Community Service Order despite clear warnings that further breaches would result in imprisonment; therefore, the Community Service Order is revoked and a custodial sentence is imposed.

Court Disposition

Community Service Order revoked; custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • Community Service Order revoked
  • Defendant to serve 1 month and 3 weeks' imprisonment in lieu of remaining 65 hours of community service