Stanborough, R. v

Stanborough, R. v

The sentences imposed were too high given the facts, the roles of the appellants, and the need to give maximum credit for guilty pleas; appropriate reductions were ordered to reflect these factors.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Daniel Stanborough; Appellant: Khary Waldron; Appellant: Osagyefo Muchemwa-Royer; Appellant: David Kelly; Appellant: Omar Mentesh; Appellant: Kameron Hutchinson; Appellant: Sadiq Ghelle
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 October 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeals allowed; sentences reduced
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Commit Burglary, Sentencing, Guilty Plea Discount
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Commit Burglary Sentencing Guilty Plea Discount

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Daniel Stanborough

Appellant

Khary Waldron

Appellant

Osagyefo Muchemwa-Royer

Appellant

David Kelly

Appellant

Omar Mentesh

Appellant

Kameron Hutchinson

Appellant

Sadiq Ghelle

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed for conspiracy to commit burglary were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate starting point and discount for guilty pleas in complex conspiracy cases

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were too high given the facts, the roles of the appellants, and the need to give maximum credit for guilty pleas; appropriate reductions were ordered to reflect these factors.

Court Disposition

appeals allowed; sentences reduced

Orders

  • Omar Mentesh: sentence reduced to five and a half years
  • Kameron Hutchinson: sentence reduced to four and a half years