Razack, R v

Razack, R v

A seven-year sentence for robbery was manifestly excessive given the appellant's early guilty plea and the guideline range; a five-year sentence is appropriate in the circumstances.

Parties
Appellant: Jean Claude Razack; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 April 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Imitation Firearm, Aggravating Factors, Mitigation
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Imitation Firearm Aggravating Factors Mitigation

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Parties

Jean Claude Razack

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the seven-year sentence for robbery was excessive given the plea of guilty
  2. 2 Appropriate application of Sentencing Guideline Council's definitive guideline on robbery

Ratio Decidendi

A seven-year sentence for robbery was manifestly excessive given the appellant's early guilty plea and the guideline range; a five-year sentence is appropriate in the circumstances.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Original sentence of seven years' imprisonment for robbery quashed.
  • Substituted sentence of five years' imprisonment for robbery (count 1).