R v Susan Goose

R v Susan Goose

The sentence of 6 years' imprisonment was neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive, as the starting point of 8 years was justified by the gravity, duration, and impact of the offending, and personal mitigation factors were either not substantiated or were used in the commission of the offences.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Susan Goose
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 April 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Fraud, Sentencing, Mitigation, Remorse
Criminal Law Fraud Sentencing Mitigation Remorse

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Susan Goose

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in elevating the starting point for sentence above the guideline starting point
  2. 2 Whether the judge failed to give proper weight to personal mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 6 years' imprisonment was neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive, as the starting point of 8 years was justified by the gravity, duration, and impact of the offending, and personal mitigation factors were either not substantiated or were used in the commission of the offences.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 6 years' imprisonment upheld