Harnett, R v

Harnett, R v

There were no aggravating features beyond the appellant's record to justify a sentence above the statutory minimum; the impact on the victim did not warrant an increased sentence, and the minimum sentence of three years should be imposed.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Wayne Harnett
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 February 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Burglary, Drug Rehabilitation Orders
Criminal Law Sentencing Burglary Drug Rehabilitation Orders

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Wayne Harnett

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed exceeded the statutory minimum under section 111 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000
  2. 2 Whether aggravating features justified a sentence above the minimum
  3. 3 Whether a community sentence with drug rehabilitation requirement was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

There were no aggravating features beyond the appellant's record to justify a sentence above the statutory minimum; the impact on the victim did not warrant an increased sentence, and the minimum sentence of three years should be imposed.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Original sentence of four years quashed
  • Substitute sentence of three years imposed