Ruth v R

Ruth v R

The appellant was not properly convicted of the knuckleduster offence as there was no indictment, arraignment, or conviction; therefore, the sentence for that offence and the related breach of conditional discharge must be quashed. The sentences on counts 1 and 2 were appropriate given the aggravating features and...

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Parties
Appellant: Tobias Daniel Ruth; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 March 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Cause Criminal Damage, Conspiracy to Send Malicious Communications, Possession of Offensive Weapon, Sentencing Procedure, Conditional Discharge, Racial Aggravation
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Cause Criminal Damage Conspiracy to Send Malicious Communications Possession of Offensive Weapon Sentencing Procedure Conditional Discharge Racial Aggravation

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Parties

Tobias Daniel Ruth

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence for possession of an offensive weapon (knuckleduster) was lawful
  2. 2 Whether the sentence for breach of conditional discharge was lawful
  3. 3 Whether the sentences imposed were manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was not properly convicted of the knuckleduster offence as there was no indictment, arraignment, or conviction; therefore, the sentence for that offence and the related breach of conditional discharge must be quashed. The sentences on counts 1 and 2 were appropriate given the aggravating features and are upheld.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence for possession of offensive weapon (knuckleduster) quashed
  • Sentence for breach of conditional discharge quashed