Eccleston, R. v

Eccleston, R. v

The sentences were not manifestly excessive given the careful planning, aggravating features, and seriousness of the offence, even though the judge did not fully follow the guidelines; the appeals are dismissed.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Michael Eccleston; Appellant: Jordon Goldston; Appellant: Aaron Miller
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 January 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Youth Offenders, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Youth Offenders Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Michael Eccleston

Appellant

Jordon Goldston

Appellant

Aaron Miller

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of three years' detention under section 91 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 was manifestly excessive for 17-year-old offenders convicted of attempted robbery and robbery
  2. 2 Proper application of the sentencing guidelines for robbery, particularly for youth offenders and less sophisticated commercial robberies

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences were not manifestly excessive given the careful planning, aggravating features, and seriousness of the offence, even though the judge did not fully follow the guidelines; the appeals are dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed