Hodgin, R. v

Hodgin, R. v

An indication of 'likely guilty plea' in the magistrates’ court is not an unequivocal indication entitling the appellant to full credit of one-third for guilty plea; only 25% credit is appropriate as per established authority and the facts of the case.

Parties
Respondent: The Queen; Appellant: Lee Hodgin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 October 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Credit for Guilty Plea, Conspiracy to Commit Burglary
Criminal Law Sentencing Credit for Guilty Plea Conspiracy to Commit Burglary

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Parties

The Queen

Respondent

Lee Hodgin

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether 'likely guilty plea' indicated in magistrates’ court entitles appellant to full credit of one-third for guilty plea under sentencing guidelines
  2. 2 Whether circumstances justified full credit under section F exception of the guideline

Ratio Decidendi

An indication of 'likely guilty plea' in the magistrates’ court is not an unequivocal indication entitling the appellant to full credit of one-third for guilty plea; only 25% credit is appropriate as per established authority and the facts of the case.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellant to serve sentence as imposed with 25% credit for guilty plea