Toomey & Anor, R v

The sentences, though severe, were not manifestly excessive given the unpleasant nature of the offence, the vulnerability of the victim, and the applicants' prior convictions for violence.

Parties: Applicant: Mark Anthony Toomey; Applicant: Amos Guy Francis; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 22 July 2004
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics: Robbery, Sentencing, Vulnerability of Victim, Plea of Guilty

Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Vulnerability of Victim Plea of Guilty

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Parties

Mark Anthony Toomey

Applicant

Amos Guy Francis

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentences imposed for robbery were manifestly excessive given the circumstances and prior convictions

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences, though severe, were not manifestly excessive given the unpleasant nature of the offence, the vulnerability of the victim, and the applicants' prior convictions for violence.

Court Disposition

applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused