AG v Facchino (Royal Court : Sentencing (Criminal) : MacRae) [2025] JRC 199 (1 August 2025)
The defendant committed a second drink driving offence while awaiting sentence for the first, and while subject to an interim driving ban and bail, demonstrating disregard for court orders and presenting a significant risk to the public. The seriousness and aggravating features required a significant custodial sentence and disqualification from driving.
- Citation
- [2025] JRC 199
- Parties
- Defendant: Peter Facchino; Amicus: Advocate Dale
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 01 August 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- convicted and sentenced
- Legal Topics
- Drink Driving, Driving Whilst Disqualified, Driving Without Insurance, Sentencing, Aggravating Factors
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Parties
Peter Facchino
Defendant
Advocate Dale
Amicus
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Appropriate sentence for repeat drink driving offences
- 2 Sentencing for driving whilst disqualified and without insurance
- 3 Aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing
Ratio Decidendi
The defendant committed a second drink driving offence while awaiting sentence for the first, and while subject to an interim driving ban and bail, demonstrating disregard for court orders and presenting a significant risk to the public. The seriousness and aggravating features required a significant custodial sentence and disqualification from driving.
Court Disposition
convicted and sentenced
Orders
- Count 1: 6 months' imprisonment
- Count 2: 8 months' imprisonment, consecutive
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