Thomas, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 2151 (18 September 2008)

Given the substantial period of licence following release and the limited necessity for anti-social behaviour orders in such circumstances, the order should not have been made.

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Citation: [2008] EWCA Crim 2151
Parties: Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Elijah Thomas
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 18 September 2008
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Anti Social Behaviour Order, Sentencing, Robbery, Drug Offences, Dangerous Driving

Criminal Law Anti Social Behaviour Order Sentencing Robbery Drug Offences Dangerous Driving

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Elijah Thomas

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether it was appropriate to make an anti-social behaviour order of 10 years duration, suspended until release from prison, or at all

Ratio Decidendi

Given the substantial period of licence following release and the limited necessity for anti-social behaviour orders in such circumstances, the order should not have been made.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

anti-social behaviour order quashed

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