Source: All England Reporter
Publisher Citation: [2002] All ER (D) 102 (Apr)
Court: Court of Appeal, Criminal Division
Judge:

Latham LJ, Goldring J and Judge Mettyear

Representation Dennis Barry (assigned by the Registrar of Criminal Appeals) for the defendant.
Judgment Dates: 17 April 2002

Catchwords

Sentencing - Robbery - Possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply - Consecutive sentences - Totality - Whether overall sentence manifestly excessive.

The Case

A total sentence of seven years' imprisonment imposed upon a defendant who pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply and was convicted of robbery was considered, on appeal, to be manifestly excessive. A total sentence of six years' imprisonment was substituted.

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