R v Rafal Tomasz Rymacki and Krzystof David Jankowski
First instance sentencing remarks.
[2013] NICC 20 His Honour Judge McFarlandSearch decision and choose filters to show only the results you want
First instance sentencing remarks.
[2013] NICC 20 His Honour Judge McFarland
3 references by DPP – whether sentencing unduly lenient - convictions for riotous assembly contrary to common law - disturbances following decision about frequency of flying Union flag outside Belfast City Hall – first guideline case from NI Court of Appeal on riotous assembly – 2 references allowed.
[2013] NICA 63 Morgan LCJ
Reference by DPP - attempted grievous bodily harm with intent – gratuitous violence by young males 2 of the 3 still children – s. 53 Justice (NI) Act 2002, Art. 45(2) Criminal Justice (Children) (NI) Order 1998 and Beijing Rules all considered - sentences substituted.
[2013] NICA 38 Morgan LCJ
Appeal against sentence and DPP's Reference - review of authorities on supply and production of drugs - consideration of definitive guideline from England & Wales - guideline deemed useful for aggravating and mitigating factors and serious/culpability - less applicable however in this jurisdiction on starting points and ranges where flexibility required - different approach needed for very large quantities - R v. McIlwaine [1998] NICA reaffirmed in this regard.
[2013] NICA 28 Morgan LCJ
Indecent assault, gross indecency and buggery of female child by male sibling aged 13/14 - 4 1/2 year custody probation order (concurrent) reduced to 12 months' imprisonment.
[2013] NICA 27 Morgan LCJ
DPP reference from sentence of 18 months imprisonment suspended for 3 years, a fine of £50,000 and disqualification from driving for 5 years - causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving – whether sentence unduly lenient - limited but relevant criminal record consisting of road traffic offences – mitigating circumstances surrounding employment – reference allowed and sentence of 12 months’ imprisonment substituted.
[2013] NICA 9 Morgan LCJ
Appeal against 3 year sentence for 48 offences (incl. firearms offences) committed from 1992 to 2007 - member of loyalist paramilitary organisation - whether there should be discount for mitigating circumstances in applicant’s personal life - whether custodial sentences should have been suspended – appeal dismissed – specific guidance on the sentencing of defendants who have assisted the Police (ss. 73-76 Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005) annexed to judgment.
[2013] NICA 8 Morgan LCJ
First instance sentencing remarks – guidance pending Court of Appeal deliberation – carrying dutiable goods with intent to defraud contrary to Section 170 of the Custom & Excise Management Act 1979 – consideration of relevant Sentencing Council (E&W) Guideline and categories.
[2013] NICC 12 His Honour Judge McFarland