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\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5454668 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 SEORN THOMAS on the 26th day of December, 2003 at Suva in the Central Division, drove a motor vehicle on Fletcher Road, Nabua when there was not in force in relation to use of the said motor vehicle by the said SEORN THOMAS a policy of insurance in respec t of a Third Party Policy Risk as complied under the provisions of this Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par He was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment suspended for 1 year on Count 1, and 3 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months on Count 2.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 He was disqualified from driving for 6 months in respect of Count 3. \par \par The Director of Public Prosecutions appeals against those sentences on the following grounds: \par \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1998721 \f2\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 (a) }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 That the learned Magistrate erred in law for Count 1 when he failed to invoke section 114 (103)(1)(a) of the Land Transport Act N o. 35 of 1998 which directs that mandatory disqualification from driving be imposed as a penalty for this offence; \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1998721 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 (b) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 That the learned Magistrate erred in law when he gave a 3 month imprisonment term suspended for 12 months for Co unt 2, when the maximum imprisonment term is 30 days under section 114(56)(6)(a) of the Land Transport Act No. 35 of 1998; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1998721 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 That the learned Magistrate erred in law when imposing a suspended sentence for Counts 1 and 2 when no power to suspend terms of imprisonment is conferred by the Land Transport Act No. 35 of 1998. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 \f2\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 Counsel for the Respondent at the hearing of this appeal conceded the grounds of appeal.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 However he asked me to set aside the sentences of imprisonment in the revisional jurisdiction of the High Court, and instead to impose a fine.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 State counsel agreed that a sentence of imprisonment was not appropriate for the Respondent in this case, and that other non}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 -}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 custodial options should be explored instead. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 This case was called before the learn ed Magistrate on the 19th of January 2004 and the Respondent pleaded guilty on all three counts.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 The facts were that on the 26th of December 2003, at 2.55am the Respondent was driving a motor vehicle on Fletcher Road.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 He was drunk and he was stopped by police.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 A breath test showed that he had 61 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 He had no driving licence and no third party insurance cover.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 The Respondent admitted these facts.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 He was a first offender and was 17 years old.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 He said he was unemployed and lived with his parents. \par \par The learned Magistrate sentenced him to a total of 9 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, and disqualified him from driving for 6 months on Count 3. \par \par Section 103(1)(a) of the Land Transport Act provides:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721\charrsid1998721 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6688808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6688808 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 A person who}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6688808 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6688808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 (a) drives or attempts to drive a motor vehicle or is in charge of a motor vehicle more than the prescribed concentration of alcohol is present in his blood; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6688808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6688808 commits an offence."}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par Section 114 provides that penalties for breaches of offences are set out in the schedule to the Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 The schedule provides that the maximum sentence for an offence under section 103(1)(a) on first offence is $2000 fine or 2 years imprisonment and mandatory disqualification from 3 months to 2 years.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 As I said in }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid6688808 State v. Satish Kumar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6688808 Crim. App. HAA0}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5454668 0}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6688808 25 of 2002 - "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 There is, therefore, under the Schedule of the Land Transport Act no discretion not to disqualify in respect of a section 103(1)(a) offence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 The only discretion is as to length of disqualification.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6688808 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 In that case, and in the case of }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid6688808 State v. Vijendra Reddy}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 Crim. App. No. HAA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5454668 0}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 026 of 2002, I considered a 6 month term of disqualification appropriate for driving with 40}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 50 micrograms of alcohol in the breath.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 In this case, the Respondent had 60 micrograms which should lead to a longer term.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 I therefore impose a 9 month term of disqualification on Count 1. \par \par The prescribed penalty on Count 2 is a maximum of $200 fine and 30 days imprisonment on first offence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 The maximum sentence on Count 3 under the Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act Cap. 177 is a fine of $400 or imprisonment for up to one year or both, and disqualification for 12 months in the absence of special reasons. \par \par Counsel for the Respondent has no objection to the sentence of disqualification and agrees to the mandatory term of 12 months on Count 3. \par \par State counsel submitted that the Land Transport Act makes no provision for the suspension of sentences and that therefore no period of imprisonment may be suspended.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 Counsel for the Respondent agrees that no such provision exists but that the High Court has inherent powers to suspend sentences.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 In my view, neither position is correct. \par \par Although the Land Transport Act makes no provision for the suspension of sentences section 29 of the Penal Code applies to all sentences of imprisonment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 Section 29(1) provides: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6688808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6688808 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 A court which passes a sentence of imprisonment for a term of not more than two years for an offence, may order that the sentence shall not take effect unless, during a per iod specified in the order, being not less than one year nor more than 3 years from the date of the order, the offender commits in Fiji another offence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6688808 punishable with imprisonment\'85\'85"}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par The sentence applies to all courts, which pass sentences of imprisonment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 I was not pointed to any provision in the Land Transport Act, which specifically prohibits the use of section 29 of the Penal Code.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 Such a prohibition was found for instance in the Dangerous Drugs Amendment Decree 1991 which provided that: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6688808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6688808 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 Provided th at the provision of section 29 of the Penal Code and any other law shall not apply to any sentenc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6688808 e to be imposed under this Act."}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par In the absence of any such provision in the Land Transport Act, I consider that section 29 of the Penal Code does apply to sentences under the Act. \par \par In this case therefore, the learned Magistrate did not err in imposing suspended sentences, especially when the Respondent is a 6th former, who will sit for his 6th form examinations this year.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 Clearly a non}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 custodial option was to be preferred over a sentence of imprisonment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 A fine is not appropriate because the Respondent has no private means and any fine would be paid, not by him but by his sister, the only breadwinner in the family. \par \par In the circumstances I consider community work to be a viable option. \par \par Section 3 of the Community Work Act (No. 9 of 1994) allows a court to sentence an offender to community work for any offence punishable by imprisonment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 The Respondent, a young first offender, is clearly a suitable person for community work under the supervision of a supervising officer, in this case a probation officer.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 It is a far more suitable sentence than the suspended sentence which may not effective ly bring home to the Respondent, responsibility for his behaviour. \par \par On Count 1 therefore, I impose on him 20 hours community service, on Count 2, 20 hours community service and on Count 3, 20 hours community service.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 The total sentence to be served in addition to disqualification, is 60 hours community service under the supervision of the probation officer, Suva.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 The kind of work he must do is a matter for the probation officer to decide. \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1387826 Result:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 This appeal is allowed and the sentences imposed by the Magistrates\rquote Court are quashed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 They are substituted with the following sentence: \par \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6688808 \f2\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 Count 1:}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 20 hours community service and 9 months disqualification. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6688808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 Count 2:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 20 hours community service. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6688808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 Count 3:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 20 hours community service and 12 months disqualification. \par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 \f2\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par All sentences are to be served consecutively.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 The Probation Officer Suva must provide a report to the Chief Registrar of the High Court as to service of the Community Work Order within 14 days of the completion of the sentence. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6688808 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid5454668 Nazhat Shameem}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1998721\charrsid5454668 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid6688808 JUDGE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1998721 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid1998721 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5454668 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785536\charrsid5454668 At Suva \par 29th April 2004 \par }}