Sibula, R v

The sentence of 3 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive given the maximum penalty, the appellant's guilty plea, and the circumstances; a sentence of 2 years' imprisonment was appropriate.

Parties: Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Steven Sibula
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 06 June 2008
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal
Outcome: appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Administering Poison, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence

Criminal Law Administering Poison Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Steven Sibula

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence of 3 years' imprisonment for administering a poison or noxious substance with intent was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 3 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive given the maximum penalty, the appellant's guilty plea, and the circumstances; a sentence of 2 years' imprisonment was appropriate.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

Sentence reduced from 3 years to 2 years' imprisonment