Spears, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 722 (09 May 2025)
The judge correctly categorised the appellant's role and culpability in the robbery, justifying the sentence imposed. No credit for the guilty plea was warranted due to its lateness. The sentence was not manifestly excessive.
- Citation
- [2025] EWCA Crim 722
- Parties
- Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Marcus Spears
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 09 May 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Robbery, Sentencing, Guilty Plea Credit, Joint Enterprise
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Parties
Rex
Prosecution
Marcus Spears
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed for robbery was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the judge erred in categorising the appellant's culpability under sentencing guidelines
- 3 Whether the appellant was entitled to credit for a late guilty plea
Ratio Decidendi
The judge correctly categorised the appellant's role and culpability in the robbery, justifying the sentence imposed. No credit for the guilty plea was warranted due to its lateness. The sentence was not manifestly excessive.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal against sentence is dismissed.
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