Rollings, R v

Rollings, R v

Given the gravity of the offence, the dangerous nature of the firearm and ammunition, the offender's intent to supply for criminal enterprise, and the need for deterrent sentencing, the minimum term imposed was unduly lenient. The appropriate sentence is 10 years' imprisonment.

Parties
Appellant: R; Respondent: Zephen Rollings
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 February 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentence Reference by Attorney General
Outcome
sentence increased
Legal Topics
Firearms Offences, Sentencing, Unduly Lenient Sentences
Criminal Law Firearms Offences Sentencing Unduly Lenient Sentences

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Parties

R

Appellant

Zephen Rollings

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Reference by Attorney General

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for possession of a loaded firearm with intent to endanger life was unduly lenient
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing range for possession of firearms and ammunition with intent to endanger life

Ratio Decidendi

Given the gravity of the offence, the dangerous nature of the firearm and ammunition, the offender's intent to supply for criminal enterprise, and the need for deterrent sentencing, the minimum term imposed was unduly lenient. The appropriate sentence is 10 years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

sentence increased

Orders

  • Sentence of 5 years imprisonment on Count 1 quashed and substituted with 10 years imprisonment.
  • Time on remand to count towards the sentence as before.