Buisson, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1629 (19 November 2025)

Buisson, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1629 (19 November 2025)

The seriousness and aggravating features of the offence, including professional planning, high value of stolen goods, psychological and commercial harm, and the appellant's extensive criminal record and commission of the offence while on licence, justified a sentence above the guideline range; the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1629
Parties
Prosecution: R; Appellant: David Buisson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Burglary, Conspiracy, Aggravating Factors, Mitigation, Guideline Departure
Criminal Law Sentencing Burglary Conspiracy Aggravating Factors Mitigation Guideline Departure

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Parties

R

Prosecution

David Buisson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in departing from the sentencing guidelines
  3. 3 Whether sufficient credit was given for mitigation and guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness and aggravating features of the offence, including professional planning, high value of stolen goods, psychological and commercial harm, and the appellant's extensive criminal record and commission of the offence while on licence, justified a sentence above the guideline range; the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of six years and one month's imprisonment upheld