R v Danielle Hubbard

R v Danielle Hubbard

The sentencing judge's decision not to suspend the custodial sentence was neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive, given the seriousness of the offence and the judge's proper consideration of mitigating and aggravating factors.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Danielle Hubbard
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 May 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Suspended Sentences, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Suspended Sentences Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Danielle Hubbard

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in principle by failing to suspend the custodial sentence under the Imposition Guideline
  2. 2 Whether the immediate custodial sentence was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge's decision not to suspend the custodial sentence was neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive, given the seriousness of the offence and the judge's proper consideration of mitigating and aggravating factors.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed