Shucksmith, R. v

Shucksmith, R. v

The sentencing judge erred in his calculation of the starting point and credit for guilty plea; the correct approach is to calculate the sentence after credit for plea and ensure it meets the statutory minimum, resulting in a reduced sentence.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Aaron Shucksmith
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 March 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Minimum Sentence Provisions, Credit for Guilty Plea, Concurrent Sentencing
Criminal Law Sentencing Minimum Sentence Provisions Credit for Guilty Plea Concurrent Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Aaron Shucksmith

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge took too high a starting point for sentence after credit for guilty plea
  2. 2 Application of minimum sentence provisions under section 110 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000
  3. 3 Proper approach to credit for guilty plea under section 144 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge erred in his calculation of the starting point and credit for guilty plea; the correct approach is to calculate the sentence after credit for plea and ensure it meets the statutory minimum, resulting in a reduced sentence.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Sentence on count 1 reduced to five years eight months' imprisonment
  • Concurrent sentence of nine months' imprisonment on count 2 remains