Taylor, R. v
The starting point for sentencing was too high; the appropriate sentence, considering the guidelines and circumstances, was 28 weeks' imprisonment rather than 12 months.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Colin Taylor
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 11 June 2010
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- appeal allowed in part
- Legal Topics
- Harassment, Sentencing, Restraining Orders
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
Colin Taylor
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed for harassment was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the restraining order was appropriate
Ratio Decidendi
The starting point for sentencing was too high; the appropriate sentence, considering the guidelines and circumstances, was 28 weeks' imprisonment rather than 12 months.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed in part
Orders
- Sentence reduced to 28 weeks' imprisonment
- Restraining order to remain in force
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