Beeton, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 1421 (6 June 2008)

Beeton, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 1421 (6 June 2008)

The sentence of 4 years was excessive in light of comparable authorities, the mitigating factors, and the credit due for guilty pleas; a sentence of 3 years is appropriate.

Citation
[2008] EWCA Crim 1421
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Elizabeth Beeton
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 June 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Perverting the Course of Justice, False Allegations, Sentencing, Mitigation, Aggravating Factors
Criminal Law Perverting the Course of Justice False Allegations Sentencing Mitigation Aggravating Factors

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Elizabeth Beeton

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 4 years' imprisonment for perverting the course of justice was manifestly excessive given the circumstances and comparators
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing for repeated false allegations of rape

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 4 years was excessive in light of comparable authorities, the mitigating factors, and the credit due for guilty pleas; a sentence of 3 years is appropriate.

Court Disposition

sentence reduced

Orders

  • Original sentence of 4 years' imprisonment quashed and substituted with a sentence of 3 years' imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently.