Preos, R v

Preos, R v

The sentencing judge's starting point and applied discount for plea were appropriate given the aggravating features and timing of the guilty plea; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

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Parties
Appellant: Emille Preos; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 July 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Robbery, Attempted Theft, Discount for Plea, Aggravating Factors
Criminal Law Sentencing Robbery Attempted Theft Discount for Plea Aggravating Factors

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Parties

Emille Preos

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence for robbery was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the discount for guilty plea was too low

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge's starting point and applied discount for plea were appropriate given the aggravating features and timing of the guilty plea; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of 21 months for robbery and 3 months consecutive for attempted theft upheld