The AG appealed against a sentence of three years detention imposed for a burglary of a residence not using violence, but which was targetted against elderly people.
Held: The general tariff for such offences was five to six years where there had been a trial. Though it was right to reflect the general sentencing for burglary, those of private residences of the elderly should be treated more seriously than for example street muggings. The sentence was increased to four and a half years.
Judges:
Lord Justice Hughes, Mr Justice Jack and Judge Richard Brown
Citations:
Times 24-Dec-2008
Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 26 August 2022; Ref: scu.316676