Knight, R. v

Knight, R. v

The sentence of 25 months was excessive given the short-lived and largely ineffective assistance, the appellant's lack of knowledge about the firearm disposal, and the delay in sentencing; the appropriate sentence is 20 months' imprisonment.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Kieron Knight
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 April 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal allowed; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Assisting an Offender, Sentencing, Guilty Plea Credit
Criminal Law Assisting an Offender Sentencing Guilty Plea Credit

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Kieron Knight

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 25 months' imprisonment for assisting an offender was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate credit for guilty plea
  3. 3 Appropriate starting point for sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 25 months was excessive given the short-lived and largely ineffective assistance, the appellant's lack of knowledge about the firearm disposal, and the delay in sentencing; the appropriate sentence is 20 months' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; sentence reduced

Orders

  • Sentence of 25 months' imprisonment quashed
  • Substitute sentence of 20 months' imprisonment