AG -v- Coote [2013] JRC 242 (29 November 2013)

AG -v- Coote [2013] JRC 242 (29 November 2013)

The appropriate sentence for driving whilst unfit and failing to stop is a fine, with disqualification and default detention for non-payment, as per Magistrate's Court Guidelines.

Citation
[2013] JRC 242
Parties
Defendant: Unknown Defendant; Prosecution: Unknown Prosecution
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 November 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Driving Whilst Unfit, Failure to Stop, Sentencing, Disqualification
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Driving Whilst Unfit Failure to Stop Sentencing Disqualification

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Parties

Unknown Defendant

Defendant

Unknown Prosecution

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for driving whilst unfit
  2. 2 appropriate sentence for failing to stop when required by police

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate sentence for driving whilst unfit and failing to stop is a fine, with disqualification and default detention for non-payment, as per Magistrate's Court Guidelines.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Fine of £650 for Count 1 (driving whilst unfit)
  • Fine of £100 for Count 2 (failing to stop)