Where a defendant felt that a sentence imposed by magistrates was wrong, he should take the issue to the Crown Court by way of appeal. It was wrong to try to deal with it by way of judicial review or appeal by way of case stated. As much as anything else the greater delay would lead to additional difficulties in carrying out any sentence.
Citations:
Times 20-Feb-2001
Judicial Review, Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 17 May 2022; Ref: scu.77746