Burton, R. v

Burton, R. v

The sentence of four years was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the seriousness of the offence, the type of firearm, and the appellant's failure to surrender it, despite his psychiatric and health issues.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Steven Burton
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 July 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Firearms Offences, Sentencing, Exceptional Circumstances, Minimum Sentences
Criminal Law Firearms Offences Sentencing Exceptional Circumstances Minimum Sentences

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Steven Burton

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of four years' imprisonment for possession of a prohibited firearm was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the appellant's psychiatric and health circumstances.

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of four years was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the seriousness of the offence, the type of firearm, and the appellant's failure to surrender it, despite his psychiatric and health issues.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.