R v Steven Nunan

R v Steven Nunan

The hammer was used solely as a tool to gain entry, not as a weapon, so the offence should be classified as medium culpability (category B2). The sentence for the first burglary was reduced accordingly.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Steven Nunan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Burglary, Theft, Appeals
Criminal Law Sentencing Burglary Theft Appeals

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Steven Nunan

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge correctly identified the category within the Burglary Guideline for the first offence
  2. 2 Whether sufficient weight was given to mitigation in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The hammer was used solely as a tool to gain entry, not as a weapon, so the offence should be classified as medium culpability (category B2). The sentence for the first burglary was reduced accordingly.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence for first burglary reduced from 24 months to 18 months' imprisonment.
  • Total sentence reduced to 38 months' imprisonment.