Lawson, R v

Lawson, R v

The total sentence imposed was excessive in light of the appellant's mitigation and the Sentencing Guidelines; sentences on counts 1 to 7 reduced to 18 months each, counts 8 and 9 reduced to nine months each, concurrent with each other but consecutive to count 1, resulting in a total sentence of two years and three...

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Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Pamela Lawson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 February 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Theft, Fraud, Sentencing, Abuse of Trust, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Theft Fraud Sentencing Abuse of Trust Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Pamela Lawson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the total sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether consecutive sentences for offences committed on bail were appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The total sentence imposed was excessive in light of the appellant's mitigation and the Sentencing Guidelines; sentences on counts 1 to 7 reduced to 18 months each, counts 8 and 9 reduced to nine months each, concurrent with each other but consecutive to count 1, resulting in a total sentence of two years and three months.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced

Orders

  • Sentences on counts 1 to 7 reduced to 18 months' imprisonment each, concurrent
  • Sentences on counts 8 and 9 reduced to nine months' imprisonment each, concurrent with each other but consecutive to count 1