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JJ Flash

Alford Penalty- Lucky or Not?

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19. Having regard to the mitigating factors we reduce the period of disqualification to a period of seven years and that penalty is to be concurrent in respect of all three charges. In assessing this penalty, we do take into account the fact Mr Alford had his Licence suspended from 25 February 2021. The disqualification will take effect from the date of this decision that is from 10 May 2021 to 9 May 2028.

Costs

1. Mr Hodge at the hearing advised the Committee the Informant would not seek costs. That is a generous position to take but in recognition of the early guilty plea and the acceptance of an agreed summary of facts.

2. The JCA is entitled to costs. We fix those at $2,000.00. This is significantly less than the actual costs actually incurred.

 

Alan Harper
Chairman

7 years roughly and 2k costs fine. 

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1 hour ago, MAJESTIC said:

ONLY THE START !!!!! Officals have not got the balls to go after and convict those that have been doing it for years !!!!!

Couldn't agree more - RIU happy to hammer little blokes but the big players go unchecked

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On 5/11/2021 at 4:15 PM, MAJESTIC said:

ONLY THE START !!!!! Officals have not got the balls to go after and convict those that have been doing it for years !!!!!

Evidence and names?

 

On 5/11/2021 at 5:49 PM, Tbred62 said:

Couldn't agree more - RIU happy to hammer little blokes but the big players go unchecked

Evidence and names?

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Given this decision , I still think McGrath is unlucky to have gotten 8 years. McGrath never actually administered a substance. This fellow administered a harmful substance in comparision. Both did have the knowledge  that their actions were to cheat  , that is the same.

Given the statute of limitations ( which is 7 years)  it is all that can really be expected. Also too big of fine would just be stupid as to being able to service that fine in these times could be difficult . 

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9 hours ago, JJ Flash said:

So now that McGrath,Kerr and Alford have been shown the door does anyone think the penalties handed down will effectively deter other possible cheats from carrying out any further transgression of the rules?

No, because there are always those that are not prepared to put the hard work in but instead look for shortcuts. The love of money is the root of all evil...

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13 hours ago, JJ Flash said:

So now that McGrath,Kerr and Alford have been shown the door does anyone think the penalties handed down will effectively deter other possible cheats from carrying out any further transgression of the rules?

Don't bother closing the door as there are others who will be following you thru it. Door is one way not revolving.

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3 hours ago, Eastwood Jaunty said:

It's really quite incredible how much things have imploded in recent times.  I used to have shares in a few standardbreds but wouldn't touch it with a bargepole these days. 

Its sad that its come to this for you and many other harness enthusiasts. What bothers me more and I'm sure I'm not alone is that many condone such actions. the old saying " its only a rort if your not involved" seems to pervade the industry despite the recent apprehensions. 

Long deterrent sentences seem to be the only way to enhance the integrity and credibility of the game if it is to survive let alone thrive IMHO

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