Lawlor, R. v

Lawlor, R. v

Given the sophistication, planning, use of vehicles as weapons, the amount stolen, and the presence of individuals at the scene, sentences of twelve years for Lawlor and nine years for Smith were not manifestly excessive and were consistent with relevant authorities for robbery rather than burglary.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: James Lawlor; Appellant: Craig Anthony Smith
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 August 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal 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

Regina

Prosecutor

James Lawlor

Appellant

Craig Anthony Smith

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed on the appellants for conspiracy to commit robbery were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing guidelines for ram-raid robberies involving significant planning and use of vehicles as weapons

Ratio Decidendi

Given the sophistication, planning, use of vehicles as weapons, the amount stolen, and the presence of individuals at the scene, sentences of twelve years for Lawlor and nine years for Smith were not manifestly excessive and were consistent with relevant authorities for robbery rather than burglary.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeals against sentence are dismissed.