Richards, R v

Richards, R v

The original sentence was manifestly excessive when considering the totality of the offending, the appellant's criminal record, and the mitigating factors. The appropriate sentence before credit for plea was 21 months' imprisonment, reduced to 14 months to reflect the guilty plea.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Donna Richards
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 April 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Theft, Handling Stolen Goods, Fraud, Failure to Surrender, Sentencing Guidelines, Mitigation
Criminal Law Sentencing Theft Handling Stolen Goods Fraud Failure to Surrender Sentencing Guidelines Mitigation

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Donna Richards

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive given the appellant's circumstances and the Sentencing Guidelines
  2. 2 Whether proper credit was given for the guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The original sentence was manifestly excessive when considering the totality of the offending, the appellant's criminal record, and the mitigating factors. The appropriate sentence before credit for plea was 21 months' imprisonment, reduced to 14 months to reflect the guilty plea.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; sentence reduced

Orders

  • Sentence of 26 months' imprisonment for theft quashed and substituted with 14 months' imprisonment.
  • Sentence of 16 months' imprisonment for possessing an article for use in fraud quashed and substituted with 10 months' imprisonment, concurrent.