Sheller, R v

Sheller, R v

Given the aggravating factors of multiple offenders, use of weapons, restraint and detention of staff, pre-planning, and targeting of valuable premises, the sentence of six years' imprisonment was justified and not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Darren Lee Sheller
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 October 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Aggravating Factors, Mitigation
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Aggravating Factors Mitigation

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Darren Lee Sheller

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of six years' imprisonment for robbery was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

Given the aggravating factors of multiple offenders, use of weapons, restraint and detention of staff, pre-planning, and targeting of valuable premises, the sentence of six years' imprisonment was justified and not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed