Rigby, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 1195 (14 May 2008)

Rigby, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 1195 (14 May 2008)

The original sentence of 3 years was manifestly excessive given the level of force, the mitigating factors, and the appropriate application of the sentencing guidelines; a sentence of 2 years and 3 months was substituted.

Citation
[2008] EWCA Crim 1195
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Paul Rigby
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 May 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Sentencing Guidelines, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Sentencing Guidelines Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Paul Rigby

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for robbery was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge properly applied the Sentencing Guidelines Council's Definitive Guideline on robbery
  3. 3 Whether sufficient weight was given to mitigation and the guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The original sentence of 3 years was manifestly excessive given the level of force, the mitigating factors, and the appropriate application of the sentencing guidelines; a sentence of 2 years and 3 months was substituted.

Court Disposition

sentence reduced

Orders

  • Original sentence of 3 years' imprisonment quashed
  • Substituted sentence of 2 years and 3 months' imprisonment imposed