Bergin, R v

Bergin, R v

A total sentence of 3 years' imprisonment for the appellant's level of criminality, even considering personal mitigation and the timing of the guilty plea, was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Peter Bergin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 June 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Peter Bergin

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether the appellant received appropriate credit for his guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

A total sentence of 3 years' imprisonment for the appellant's level of criminality, even considering personal mitigation and the timing of the guilty plea, was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The sentence of 3 years' imprisonment is upheld.