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Criminal law [2023] SHSC 8

Thomas v Attorney General

Thomas v Attorney General [2023] SHSC 8 (04 July 2023)

The sentence imposed by the Magistrates’ Court was excessive because the breach was properly categorised as a category C2 offence (minor breach, category 2 harm), not B2. The correct starting point was six months’ imprisonment, reduced to four months for the guilty plea. Aggravating factors justified the top of the C2 range, but historic convictions did not significantly increase culpability. The appeal was allowed and the sentence reduced accordingly.

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  • Breach of sexual offences prevention order
  • Sentencing guidelines
  • Aggravating and mitigating factors
  • Appeal against sentence
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Criminal law [2019] SHCA 3

Benjamin, Appeal Of

Benjamin, Appeal Of [2019] SHCA 3 (24 May 2019)

The total sentence was excessive as insufficient reduction was made for the attempted rape count and for the appellant's ill health; the sentence for attempted rape should be reduced to 3½ years, resulting in a total sentence of 5 years, which is just and proportionate.

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  • Sexual assault
  • Attempted rape
  • Sentencing
  • Aggravating and mitigating factors
  • Totality principle
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