The defendant had been convicted of a domestic burglary. He appealed the sentence of three years. He had been caught nearby after being disturbed, and nothing had been taken.
Held: He had previous convictions for burglary, but the last was more than ten years previous. Nevertheless, three years was too much, and two years was substituted.
Citations:
[1997] EWCA Crim 1839
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 11 October 2022; Ref: scu.151294