Valentine, R v

Valentine, R v

Given the number and seriousness of the robberies, the targeting of vulnerable shops, the planning and intimidation involved, and despite mitigation, the original sentences were unduly lenient. The proper sentences are 6 years' imprisonment for Valentine and 3 years and 6 months for Jackson, with credit for guilty pleas and sentences to run concurrently.

Parties
Applicant: Attorney-General; Respondent/offender: Daniel Alan Valentine; Respondent/offender: Damien Paul Jackson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 December 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal (attorney General's Reference) / Sentence Review for Undue Leniency
Outcome
Appeal allowed; sentences increased
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Attorney General's Reference, Unduly Lenient Sentences
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Attorney General's Reference Unduly Lenient Sentences

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 2 Authorities cited 3 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 7
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Attorney-General

Applicant

Daniel Alan Valentine

Respondent/offender

Damien Paul Jackson

Respondent/offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal (attorney General's Reference) / Sentence Review for Undue Leniency

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed on Daniel Alan Valentine and Damien Paul Jackson for multiple robberies and related offences were unduly lenient.

Ratio Decidendi

Given the number and seriousness of the robberies, the targeting of vulnerable shops, the planning and intimidation involved, and despite mitigation, the original sentences were unduly lenient. The proper sentences are 6 years' imprisonment for Valentine and 3 years and 6 months for Jackson, with credit for guilty pleas and sentences to run concurrently.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; sentences increased

Orders

  • Valentine: Sentence increased to 6 years' imprisonment on each robbery count, to run concurrently; taking and driving away offence to run concurrently.
  • Jackson: Sentence increased to 3 years and 6 months' imprisonment on each robbery count, to run concurrently; taking and driving away offences to run concurrently.