Jameson, Re Reference By the Attorney General

Jameson, Re Reference By the Attorney General

The original sentence failed to reflect the gravity and aggravating features of the offences, including the offender's criminal record, premeditation, and breach of a Community Rehabilitation Order. An appropriate total sentence should be 6 years, reduced to 5 years for double jeopardy.

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Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Leon Mark Jameson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 November 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Reference / Appeal
Outcome
sentence increased
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Robbery, Theft, Attempted Robbery, Community Rehabilitation Order, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Sentencing Robbery Theft Attempted Robbery Community Rehabilitation Order Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Leon Mark Jameson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Reference / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed on Leon Mark Jameson was unduly lenient
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing for multiple robberies and thefts with aggravating features
  3. 3 Application of sentencing principles for breach of Community Rehabilitation Order

Ratio Decidendi

The original sentence failed to reflect the gravity and aggravating features of the offences, including the offender's criminal record, premeditation, and breach of a Community Rehabilitation Order. An appropriate total sentence should be 6 years, reduced to 5 years for double jeopardy.

Court Disposition

sentence increased

Orders

  • Sentence of 12 months’ imprisonment concurrent on Count 6 quashed and substituted with 4 years’ imprisonment consecutive to Count 1 but concurrent with other sentences.
  • Total sentence substituted to 5 years’ imprisonment.