AG v Romeril [2000] JRC 192 (29 September 2000)

AG v Romeril [2000] JRC 192 (29 September 2000)

A financial penalty is the correct method of disposal for a first offender convicted of obstruction of police, and the fines imposed are appropriate given the defendant's actions and financial position.

Citation
[2000] JRC 192
Parties
Defendant: Romeril
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 September 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and fined
Legal Topics
Obstruction of Police, Sentencing, Fine, Remorse, First Offender
Criminal Law Obstruction of Police Sentencing Fine Remorse First Offender

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Parties

Romeril

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for obstruction of police by a first offender
  2. 2 Whether the case should have been sent up from Magistrate's Court

Ratio Decidendi

A financial penalty is the correct method of disposal for a first offender convicted of obstruction of police, and the fines imposed are appropriate given the defendant's actions and financial position.

Court Disposition

convicted and fined

Orders

  • Fine of £500 or 4 weeks' imprisonment in default on count 7
  • Fine of £100 or 1 week's imprisonment in default on count 8