Oddy, R v

The sentence was excessive by 12 months given the appellant's guilty plea and the sentencing guidelines; a reduction to 6 years' imprisonment was warranted.

Parties: Appellant: Gary Oddy; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 09 February 2009
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome: appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Firearms Offences, Sentencing, Possession With Intent to Cause Fear of Violence

Criminal Law Firearms Offences Sentencing Possession With Intent to Cause Fear of Violence

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Parties

Gary Oddy

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence of 7 years' imprisonment for possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was excessive by 12 months given the appellant's guilty plea and the sentencing guidelines; a reduction to 6 years' imprisonment was warranted.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

Sentence reduced from 7 years to 6 years' imprisonment