H, R v

A substantial overall sentence was required due to the seriousness and continuing nature of the offences, the appellant's previous convictions, and high risk of re-offending. However, given the appellant's youth, the consecutive sentences on indictment 0501 were too long and were reduced to 18 months concurrent on each count, resulting in a total custodial term of 5 years with a 4-year extension, for a total extended sentence of 9 years.

Parties: Respondent: R; Appellant: H
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 03 April 2007
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: Appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Robbery, Sentencing, Extended Sentences, Youth Offenders

Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Extended Sentences Youth Offenders

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Parties

Respondent

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the total custodial term and the imposition of consecutive extended sentences were excessive or inappropriate for a youth offender convicted of multiple robberies.

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part

Orders

Sentences on indictment 0501 quashed and substituted with 18 months concurrent on each count, consecutive to the sentence on indictment 0756.
Total custodial term reduced to 5 years.