Beech & Ors, R. v

Beech & Ors, R. v

Sentences imposed for conspiracy to rob, conspiracy to steal, and firearms offences were not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the seriousness, professionalism, and public risk involved. Disqualification until an extended driving test for passengers was justified due to their full participation in dangerous driving and prior convictions.

Parties
Applicant: Dean Colin Beech; Appellant: Pedro George Craig Taylor-Powell; Appellant: Jason Lee Hadley; Applicant: Darren Bowman; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 May 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence and Appeals Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeals and renewed applications dismissed.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Conspiracy, Robbery, Theft, Aggravated Vehicle Taking, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law Sentencing Conspiracy Robbery Theft Aggravated Vehicle Taking Driving Disqualification

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Parties

Dean Colin Beech

Applicant

Pedro George Craig Taylor-Powell

Appellant

Jason Lee Hadley

Appellant

Darren Bowman

Applicant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence and Appeals Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sentences imposed for conspiracy to rob, conspiracy to steal, and firearms offences were manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether disqualification until an extended driving test for passengers under the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences imposed for conspiracy to rob, conspiracy to steal, and firearms offences were not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the seriousness, professionalism, and public risk involved. Disqualification until an extended driving test for passengers was justified due to their full participation in dangerous driving and prior convictions.

Court Disposition

Appeals and renewed applications dismissed.

Orders

  • Beech's renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused.
  • Bowman's renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused.