AG -v- Sunrise Resources [2003] JRC 120 (11 July 2003)

AG -v- Sunrise Resources [2003] JRC 120 (11 July 2003)

The offences, particularly the first, were crimes of omission rather than commission, warranting punishment but with reduced fines compared to those sought by the Crown.

Citation
[2003] JRC 120
Parties
Defendant: The Company; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 July 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and fines imposed
Legal Topics
Regulation of Undertakings and Development Law, Housing Infractions, Sentencing, Corporate Liability
Criminal Law Regulatory Law Regulation of Undertakings and Development Law Housing Infractions Sentencing Corporate Liability

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Parties

The Company

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Company committed offences under the Regulation of Undertakings and Development Law and housing regulations
  2. 2 Appropriate level of fines for the offences

Ratio Decidendi

The offences, particularly the first, were crimes of omission rather than commission, warranting punishment but with reduced fines compared to those sought by the Crown.

Court Disposition

conviction and fines imposed

Orders

  • The Company is fined £1,400 on the first count.
  • The Company is fined £600 on each of the housing infractions.