Daly, R. v
The sentence of 3 years was excessive as there was no evidence the appellant intended to conceal his whereabouts to facilitate further crime; an appropriate sentence reflecting persistent disobedience is 18 months.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Victor Daly
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 03 May 2007
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- appeal allowed in part
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Failure to Comply With Sex Offenders Register Notification Requirements
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
Victor Daly
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence of 3 years' imprisonment for failure to comply with notification requirements was manifestly excessive
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence of 3 years was excessive as there was no evidence the appellant intended to conceal his whereabouts to facilitate further crime; an appropriate sentence reflecting persistent disobedience is 18 months.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed in part
Orders
- sentence of 3 years quashed
- sentence of 18 months substituted
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