Bantick, R. v

Bantick, R. v

The sentence was neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the breach of trust, the amount involved, and the deliberate nature of the offences. The welfare of the children, while considered, did not outweigh the need for immediate custody.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Suzanne Louise Bantick
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 May 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Theft, Breach of Trust, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Theft Breach of Trust Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Suzanne Louise Bantick

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of immediate imprisonment was wrong in principle or manifestly excessive for a mother with two young children convicted of theft involving breach of trust.

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the breach of trust, the amount involved, and the deliberate nature of the offences. The welfare of the children, while considered, did not outweigh the need for immediate custody.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed