Cameron, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 2493 (15 October 2008)

Cameron, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 2493 (15 October 2008)

Given the applicant's age, previous good character, naivety, immediate attempt to prevent the interference, indirect and non-threatening nature of the message, minimal disruption to the trial, immediate confession, early guilty plea, and severe personal consequences, the custodial sentence should be reduced to four months.

Citation
[2008] EWCA Crim 2493
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Kelly Leanne Cameron
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 October 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Perverting the Course of Justice, Jury Interference, Sentencing
Criminal Law Perverting the Course of Justice Jury Interference Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Kelly Leanne Cameron

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of twelve months' detention for perverting the course of justice was manifestly excessive given the exceptional facts of the case

Ratio Decidendi

Given the applicant's age, previous good character, naivety, immediate attempt to prevent the interference, indirect and non-threatening nature of the message, minimal disruption to the trial, immediate confession, early guilty plea, and severe personal consequences, the custodial sentence should be reduced to four months.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Sentence reduced to four months' detention in a young offender institution