Langley, R v [2014] EWCA Crim 1284 (12 June 2014)

Langley, R v [2014] EWCA Crim 1284 (12 June 2014)

The sentencing judge was entitled to take into account the use or threat of weapons in the robberies when assessing seriousness under the guidelines, even without a separate firearm count; the sentence for the bail offence was justified by the appellant's record; and the disqualification from driving was lawfully imposed as the vehicle was used to facilitate the commission of the offences.

Citation
[2014] EWCA Crim 1284
Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: John Langley
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 June 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment on Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Sentencing, Driving Disqualification, Bail Act Offences
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Commit Robbery Sentencing Driving Disqualification Bail Act Offences

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

John Langley

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment on Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sentencing for conspiracy to rob can take into account use of imitation firearm when no firearm count is on indictment
  2. 2 Whether sentence for failure to surrender to bail was manifestly excessive
  3. 3 Whether disqualification from driving is available on conviction for conspiracy

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to take into account the use or threat of weapons in the robberies when assessing seriousness under the guidelines, even without a separate firearm count; the sentence for the bail offence was justified by the appellant's record; and the disqualification from driving was lawfully imposed as the vehicle was used to facilitate the commission of the offences.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted on grounds 1 and 3
  • Appeal against sentence dismissed