Dickinson, R v

Dickinson, R v

The sentence imposed was not excessive given the seriousness and aggravating features of the offending, and the judge was entitled to give only 10% credit for the late guilty plea as no unequivocal indication was made to the court before trial.

Parties
Appellant: Anna Dickinson; Respondent: The Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 March 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Unlawful Wounding, Credit for Guilty Plea, Mitigation, Mental Health in Sentencing
Criminal Law Sentencing Unlawful Wounding Credit for Guilty Plea Mitigation Mental Health in Sentencing

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Parties

Anna Dickinson

Appellant

The Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the sentence imposed excessive given the appellant's mitigation?
  2. 2 Was sufficient credit given for the guilty plea?

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not excessive given the seriousness and aggravating features of the offending, and the judge was entitled to give only 10% credit for the late guilty plea as no unequivocal indication was made to the court before trial.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.