R v Michael John Gilbert (AG Ref No 3 of 2006)
Rape, assault and burglary
[2006] NICA 36 Kerr LCJ5 results
R v Ryan Quinn
Death resulting from single unprovoked blow. Need for deterrent sentences. Starting point should be higher in NI than in England. Starting point of 2 years, rising to 6 depending on aggravating circumstances.
[2006] NICA 27 Kerr LCJ
R v Gerald Patrick Donnell
Manslaughter - GBH with intent - drunkenness and mitigation.
[2006] NICA 8 Shiel LJ
R v D O
Rape, Buggery, Totality
[2006] NICA 7 Kerr LCJ
Attorney General's Reference (Number 1 of 2006), Gary McDonald, John Keith McDonald & Stephen Gary Maternaghan (AG ref 11-13 of 2005)
Guilty pleas - need to plead at earliest opportunity.
[2006] NICA 4 Kerr LCJ