1998/185 - AG v Sutcliffe [1998] UR 185 (4 September 1998)

1998/185 - AG v Sutcliffe [1998] UR 185 (4 September 1998)

Given the defendant's time spent on remand and stated willingness to reform, the court imposed fines instead of custodial sentences, but emphasized the necessity of punishment for breaches of court orders.

Citation
[1998] UR 185
Parties
Defendant: Sutcliffe
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 September 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
fines imposed in lieu of custody
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Breach of Court Orders, Youth Detention, Financial Penalty
Criminal Law Sentencing Breach of Court Orders Youth Detention Financial Penalty

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Parties

Sutcliffe

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for breach of court orders and related offences
  2. 2 Consideration of time spent on remand
  3. 3 Imposition of financial penalty versus custodial sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's time spent on remand and stated willingness to reform, the court imposed fines instead of custodial sentences, but emphasized the necessity of punishment for breaches of court orders.

Court Disposition

fines imposed in lieu of custody

Orders

  • Fine of £400 for receiving stolen property, or four months Youth Detention in default.
  • Fine of £100 for resisting police, or one month Youth Detention in default, consecutive.