Stockwin, R. v

Stockwin, R. v

The sentence imposed was excessive in light of the totality principle and should be reduced to ensure proportionality, taking into account aggravating features and the appellant's record.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Andrew Stockwin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 June 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Theft, Sentencing, Breach of Trust, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Theft Sentencing Breach of Trust Totality Principle

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Andrew Stockwin

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for theft in breach of trust was excessive given the appellant's prior convictions and the totality principle

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was excessive in light of the totality principle and should be reduced to ensure proportionality, taking into account aggravating features and the appellant's record.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence on count 1 reduced to two years.
  • Sentence on count 2 reduced to two years and four months.