Lawlor, R. v [2012] EWCA Crim 1870 (02 August 2012)

Given the sophistication, planning, value stolen, and presence of individuals during the robbery, the sentences imposed were within the appropriate range for ram-raid robbery offences and not manifestly excessive.

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Citation: [2012] EWCA Crim 1870
Parties: Appellant: James Lawlor; Appellant: Craig Anthony Smith
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 02 August 2012
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: appeals dismissed
Legal Topics: Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Sentencing, Ram Raiding, Robbery, Burglary

Criminal Law Conspiracy to Commit Robbery Sentencing Ram Raiding Robbery Burglary

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Parties

James Lawlor

Appellant

Craig Anthony Smith

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentences imposed for conspiracy to commit robbery were manifestly excessive
2 Appropriate sentencing range for ram-raid robbery offences

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

appeals dismissed

Orders

Appeals against sentence dismissed.

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