REGINA v CONOR QUINN

REGINA v CONOR QUINN

Given the absence of financial loss and the presence of significant mitigating factors, a community sentence with unpaid work was justified and a custodial sentence was manifestly excessive.

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Parties
Applicant: Conor Quinn; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 October 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Theft, Sentencing, Breach of Trust, Assessment of Harm
Criminal Law Theft Sentencing Breach of Trust Assessment of Harm

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Parties

Conor Quinn

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the original sentence of 12 months' imprisonment, suspended for 24 months, excessive given the circumstances of the theft?
  2. 2 How should harm be assessed when the stolen item had no actual financial value and was destined for disposal?
  3. 3 Should reputational harm and breach of trust influence sentencing beyond monetary loss?

Ratio Decidendi

Given the absence of financial loss and the presence of significant mitigating factors, a community sentence with unpaid work was justified and a custodial sentence was manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • sentence reduced to a community order with 200 hours unpaid work
  • Victim Surcharge Order reduced from £140 to £85