Jeffries, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1504 (29 November 2024)

Jeffries, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1504 (29 November 2024)

The sentencing judge correctly identified the appropriate categories for burglary and intimidation, considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and made reductions for totality within the permissible range. The sentence, though generous in some respects, was not unduly lenient and did not warrant interference on reference.

Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 1504
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Offender/respondent: Jordan Jeffries
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal Reference by Attorney General Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988 / Application for Leave to Refer Sentence as Unduly Lenient
Outcome
Leave to refer sentence as unduly lenient refused.
Legal Topics
Unduly Lenient Sentence, Burglary, Intimidation, Sentencing Guidelines, Breach of Suspended Sentence
Criminal Law Unduly Lenient Sentence Burglary Intimidation Sentencing Guidelines Breach of Suspended Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Jordan Jeffries

Offender/respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal Reference by Attorney General Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988 / Application for Leave to Refer Sentence as Unduly Lenient

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for burglary, intimidation, and breach of suspended sentence was unduly lenient under the relevant Sentencing Council guidelines.

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge correctly identified the appropriate categories for burglary and intimidation, considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and made reductions for totality within the permissible range. The sentence, though generous in some respects, was not unduly lenient and did not warrant interference on reference.

Court Disposition

Leave to refer sentence as unduly lenient refused.

Orders

  • Application for leave to refer sentence as unduly lenient is refused.
  • Restraining order in favour of Miss Stevenson for seven years remains in force.