Eccleston, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 110 (16 January 2008)

Eccleston, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 110 (16 January 2008)

The sentences were not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, planning, and aggravating features of the robbery, and the judge was entitled to place the offence between guideline categories and impose a higher sentence.

Citation
[2008] EWCA Crim 110
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Michael Eccleston; Appellant: Jordon Goldston; Appellant: Aaron Miller
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 January 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing Guidelines, Youth Offenders, Aggravating Factors
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Guidelines Youth Offenders Aggravating Factors

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Michael Eccleston

Appellant

Jordon Goldston

Appellant

Aaron Miller

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed on the appellants were manifestly excessive given their age, pleas of guilty, and the sentencing guidelines for robbery.

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences were not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, planning, and aggravating features of the robbery, and the judge was entitled to place the offence between guideline categories and impose a higher sentence.

Court Disposition

appeals dismissed