Jones, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1175 (21 September 2023)
The offence was properly categorised as 3B due to minimal psychological harm, and the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive; the appropriate sentence after trial would have been 5 years, reduced to 3 years 9 months for plea.
- Citation
- [2023] EWCA Crim 1175
- Parties
- Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Robert Jones
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 21 September 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal allowed in part
- Legal Topics
- Robbery, Sentencing, Dangerous Offender, Psychological Harm, Drug Abuse
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Parties
Rex
Prosecution
Robert Jones
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 proper categorisation of robbery offence under sentencing guidelines
- 2 assessment of psychological harm to victim
- 3 appropriateness of aggravating factors
Ratio Decidendi
The offence was properly categorised as 3B due to minimal psychological harm, and the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive; the appropriate sentence after trial would have been 5 years, reduced to 3 years 9 months for plea.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed in part
Orders
- sentence reduced to 3 years 9 months imprisonment
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