Crispin, R. v

Crispin, R. v

The unexplained unlawful possession of multiple dangerous firearms and ammunition, including supplying them to another, attracts severe deterrent sentences. No exceptional circumstances were present to justify a sentence below the statutory minimum. The sentence imposed was appropriate and not excessive.

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Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Martin Crispin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Firearms Offences, Sentencing, Minimum Sentence, Exceptional Circumstances
Criminal Law Firearms Offences Sentencing Minimum Sentence Exceptional Circumstances

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Martin Crispin

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for firearms offences was excessive
  2. 2 Whether exceptional circumstances existed to justify a sentence below the statutory minimum

Ratio Decidendi

The unexplained unlawful possession of multiple dangerous firearms and ammunition, including supplying them to another, attracts severe deterrent sentences. No exceptional circumstances were present to justify a sentence below the statutory minimum. The sentence imposed was appropriate and not excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.
  • The transcript will be amended to correctly identify Mr Recorder John Lodge.