Gallagher, R v

Gallagher, R v

The sentence of four and a half years' imprisonment was justified given the deliberate targeting of elderly and vulnerable victims, the distress caused, and the need for deterrence. Proper credit was given for the guilty plea.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Applicant: Darren John Gallagher
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 August 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Theft, Obtaining Property by Deception, Sentencing, Credit for Guilty Plea, Offences Against the Elderly
Criminal Law Theft Obtaining Property by Deception Sentencing Credit for Guilty Plea Offences Against the Elderly

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Darren John Gallagher

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient credit was given for the guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of four and a half years' imprisonment was justified given the deliberate targeting of elderly and vulnerable victims, the distress caused, and the need for deterrence. Proper credit was given for the guilty plea.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal refused