Sharpe, R v

Sharpe, R v

The sentence of 2 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of witness intimidation, the cold-blooded nature of the threat, and the need for deterrence, with appropriate reduction for a guilty plea.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Gary David Sharpe
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 December 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Witness Intimidation, Sentencing, Mitigation, Appeal
Criminal Law Witness Intimidation Sentencing Mitigation Appeal

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Gary David Sharpe

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 2 years' imprisonment for witness intimidation was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate starting point for sentencing under section 51(2) of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 2 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of witness intimidation, the cold-blooded nature of the threat, and the need for deterrence, with appropriate reduction for a guilty plea.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The sentence of 2 years' imprisonment is upheld.