AG -v- Watts [2005] JRC 171 (09 December 2005)

AG -v- Watts [2005] JRC 171 (09 December 2005)

Given the minor nature of the subsequent offences, it would be unjust to activate the suspended sentence; fines are imposed instead.

Citation
[2005] JRC 171
Parties
Defendant: Watts; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
09 December 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
suspended sentence not activated; fines imposed
Legal Topics
Suspended Sentences, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Police, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Suspended Sentences Disorderly Conduct Resisting Police Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Watts

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the suspended sentence should be activated due to further offences committed during its currency
  2. 2 Appropriate punishment for minor offences committed during suspension

Ratio Decidendi

Given the minor nature of the subsequent offences, it would be unjust to activate the suspended sentence; fines are imposed instead.

Court Disposition

suspended sentence not activated; fines imposed

Orders

  • Fine of £50 or 1 week's imprisonment on Count 1
  • Fine of £50 or 1 week's imprisonment on Count 2, concurrent