Hayes, R. v

In the special circumstances of this case, the appellant should have received a full discount for his guilty plea, and the sentence should be reduced accordingly.

Parties: Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Darren Stephen Hayes
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 15 August 2008
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Arson, Sentencing, Discount for Guilty Plea

Criminal Law Arson Sentencing Discount for Guilty Plea

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Darren Stephen Hayes

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant should have received a full discount for his guilty plea
2 Appropriateness of the starting point for sentencing in reckless arson cases

Ratio Decidendi

In the special circumstances of this case, the appellant should have received a full discount for his guilty plea, and the sentence should be reduced accordingly.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

Sentence of eight years' imprisonment quashed
Substituted sentence of seven years' imprisonment