AG v Ozard [2001] JRC 197 (21 September 2001)

AG v Ozard [2001] JRC 197 (21 September 2001)

Youth detention is imposed due to repeated failure to respond to probation orders and the seriousness of the offences, making non-custodial sentences unjustifiable.

Citation
[2001] JRC 197
Parties
Defendant: Ozard; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 September 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
sentenced to youth detention
Legal Topics
Youth Detention, Drug Offences, Probation Order, Sentencing
Criminal Law Youth Detention Drug Offences Probation Order Sentencing

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Parties

Ozard

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 failure to respond to probation orders
  2. 2 seriousness of offending
  3. 3 need for custodial sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Youth detention is imposed due to repeated failure to respond to probation orders and the seriousness of the offences, making non-custodial sentences unjustifiable.

Court Disposition

sentenced to youth detention

Orders

  • 12 months' youth detention on count 1
  • 12 months' youth detention on count 2