Robinson, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 63 (19 January 2023)

Robinson, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 63 (19 January 2023)

The offence was properly categorised as category 3B, not 2B, as the harm caused by the appellant's actions was minimal and the more serious harm was attributable to the co-defendant's separate violence. Aggravating factors outweighed mitigation, justifying a custodial sentence of 20 months, which should not be suspended due to the seriousness of the offence and the need for immediate custody.

Citation
[2023] EWCA Crim 63
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Daniel Robinson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing Guidelines, Appeal Against Sentence, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Guidelines Appeal Against Sentence Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Daniel Robinson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for robbery was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Correct categorisation of the offence under the Sentencing Council Robbery Guideline
  3. 3 Appropriateness of suspending the custodial sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The offence was properly categorised as category 3B, not 2B, as the harm caused by the appellant's actions was minimal and the more serious harm was attributable to the co-defendant's separate violence. Aggravating factors outweighed mitigation, justifying a custodial sentence of 20 months, which should not be suspended due to the seriousness of the offence and the need for immediate custody.

Court Disposition

sentence reduced

Orders

  • Sentence reduced from 28 months to 20 months' imprisonment
  • Sentence not suspended