Guessoum, R v

The sentence of two years was manifestly excessive; the appropriate sentence, considering the aggravating features and the early guilty plea, was 16 months' imprisonment.

Parties: Prosecutor: Regina; Applicant: Yucef Guessoum
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 21 October 2008
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal
Outcome: appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Handling Stolen Goods, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence

Criminal Law Handling Stolen Goods Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Yucef Guessoum

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence imposed for handling stolen goods was manifestly excessive
2 Appropriate sentence for handling stolen goods given the aggravating and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of two years was manifestly excessive; the appropriate sentence, considering the aggravating features and the early guilty plea, was 16 months' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

Sentence of two years' imprisonment quashed and substituted with 16 months' imprisonment
Court record to be corrected regarding deportation recommendation and all relevant parties notified