Faulkner, R v

Faulkner, R v

Despite significant mitigation, the sentence of two-and-a-half years' imprisonment for knowingly exporting controlled goods was not manifestly excessive given the applicant's knowledge, involvement, and the seriousness of the offence. The application for permission to appeal sentence is refused.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Applicant: Andrew Faulkner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 March 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for permission to appeal sentence refused
Legal Topics
Export of Controlled Goods, Sentencing, Mitigation, Aggravating Factors
Criminal Law Export Control Export of Controlled Goods Sentencing Mitigation Aggravating Factors

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Andrew Faulkner

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for knowingly exporting controlled goods was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in considering certain aggravating factors

Ratio Decidendi

Despite significant mitigation, the sentence of two-and-a-half years' imprisonment for knowingly exporting controlled goods was not manifestly excessive given the applicant's knowledge, involvement, and the seriousness of the offence. The application for permission to appeal sentence is refused.

Court Disposition

application for permission to appeal sentence refused