R v Aimee Trounce

R v Aimee Trounce

The compensation order was excessive and disproportionate given the appellant's low income, minor role, and the unreasonable repayment period exceeding three years; the order should be reduced to an amount payable within two years.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Aimee Trounce
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Theft, Compensation Order, Sentencing, Means Assessment
Criminal Law Theft Compensation Order Sentencing Means Assessment

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Aimee Trounce

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the compensation order was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether the compensation order should be apportioned among all offenders
  3. 3 Whether the appellant's means and repayment period were properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

The compensation order was excessive and disproportionate given the appellant's low income, minor role, and the unreasonable repayment period exceeding three years; the order should be reduced to an amount payable within two years.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Compensation order quashed and substituted with an order for £2,400 to be paid to John Lewis Plc at £100 per month for 24 months.