Saldana, R v

Saldana, R v

Taking into account the appellant's recent sentence for firearms offences and the aggravating features of the aggravated burglary, the minimum term of 10 years was not manifestly excessive and was appropriate in the circumstances.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Michael Saldana
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 September 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Aggravated Burglary, Conspiracy, Firearms Offences
Criminal Law Sentencing Aggravated Burglary Conspiracy Firearms Offences

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Michael Saldana

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term of 10 years for life imprisonment was manifestly excessive for conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary

Ratio Decidendi

Taking into account the appellant's recent sentence for firearms offences and the aggravating features of the aggravated burglary, the minimum term of 10 years was not manifestly excessive and was appropriate in the circumstances.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The sentence of life imprisonment with a minimum term of 10 years is upheld.