Stickells, R. v

Stickells, R. v

The judge's reduction of 20% for the guilty plea was too low, but the sentence of 28 months was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence, aggravating features, and the guideline range. Even with a higher reduction, the sentence would have been within the appropriate range. The appeal was...

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Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Jordan Connor Stickells
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 September 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Credit for Guilty Plea, Controlling or Coercive Behaviour, Theft, Taking Conveyance Without Authority
Criminal Law Sentencing Credit for Guilty Plea Controlling or Coercive Behaviour Theft Taking Conveyance Without Authority

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Jordan Connor Stickells

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was entitled to greater credit for his guilty plea to controlling or coercive behaviour under count 4
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge failed to give sufficient weight to personal mitigation, pre-sentence report, or previous case history

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's reduction of 20% for the guilty plea was too low, but the sentence of 28 months was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence, aggravating features, and the guideline range. Even with a higher reduction, the sentence would have been within the appropriate range. The appeal was therefore dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed