Hynes, R. v

Hynes, R. v

The judge gave an appropriate discount for the pressure and threats faced by the appellant, and the sentence of five years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Robert Hynes
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 August 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Attempted Supply of Controlled Drugs, Sentencing, Duress
Criminal Law Attempted Supply of Controlled Drugs Sentencing Duress

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Robert Hynes

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of five years' imprisonment for attempted supply of controlled drugs was manifestly excessive given the duress and pressure on the appellant

Ratio Decidendi

The judge gave an appropriate discount for the pressure and threats faced by the appellant, and the sentence of five years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The sentence of five years' imprisonment is upheld.