AG -v- Le Geyt [2010] JRC 007 (15 January 2010)

AG -v- Le Geyt [2010] JRC 007 (15 January 2010)

Given the defendant's repeated failure to respond to non-custodial penalties and ongoing offending, a custodial sentence is necessary, but the period imposed is less than that sought by the Crown to allow the defendant an opportunity for rehabilitation.

Citation
[2010] JRC 007
Parties
Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 January 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Youth Detention, Breach of Court Orders, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law Youth Justice Sentencing Youth Detention Breach of Court Orders Driving Disqualification

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Parties

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a custodial sentence is appropriate for a young offender with repeated breaches of court orders
  2. 2 Appropriate length and structure of custodial and ancillary penalties

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's repeated failure to respond to non-custodial penalties and ongoing offending, a custodial sentence is necessary, but the period imposed is less than that sought by the Crown to allow the defendant an opportunity for rehabilitation.

Court Disposition

custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • 3 months' youth detention on Count 1
  • 3 months' youth detention on Count 2, consecutive