AG v Dines [2003] JRC 087 (23 May 2003)

AG v Dines [2003] JRC 087 (23 May 2003)

The defendant's behaviour was both foolish and offensive, and the court cannot condone such conduct; a fine is appropriate.

Citation
[2003] JRC 087
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
23 May 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
fined
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Public Order Offences
Criminal Law Sentencing Public Order Offences

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the defendant should be bound over or fined for offensive behaviour

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's behaviour was both foolish and offensive, and the court cannot condone such conduct; a fine is appropriate.

Court Disposition

fined

Orders

  • Defendant fined £250.00 or in default one month's imprisonment, with one week to pay the fine.