White, R v [2012] NICC 9 (23 March 2012)

White, R v [2012] NICC 9 (23 March 2012)

White's minimum term is set at 14 years, reflecting her subsidiary role in a joint enterprise murder with aggravating factors justifying the higher starting point, but with mitigation for her lesser culpability, background, and circumstances.

Citation
[2012] NICC 9
Parties
Prosecution: The Queen; Defendant: Lindsey White
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
23 March 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Conviction
Outcome
minimum term of 14 years imprisonment before parole eligibility
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Minimum Term, Joint Enterprise
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Minimum Term Joint Enterprise

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Parties

The Queen

Prosecution

Lindsey White

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Determination of minimum term for life sentence for murder
  2. 2 Assessment of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing
  3. 3 Application of sentencing guidelines for murder

Ratio Decidendi

White's minimum term is set at 14 years, reflecting her subsidiary role in a joint enterprise murder with aggravating factors justifying the higher starting point, but with mitigation for her lesser culpability, background, and circumstances.

Court Disposition

minimum term of 14 years imprisonment before parole eligibility

Orders

  • Life imprisonment imposed for murder
  • Minimum term set at 14 years less time spent on remand