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Reference by AG - whether sentences unduly lenient - drugs offences - Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 - importation of drugs into Northern Ireland - substantial quantity of drugs - intention of Judge to pass non-custodial sentence - failure of the prosecution to inform the judge of relevant authorities - application refused.
[2005] NICA 18 Kerr LCJ
Proceeds of Crime - Failure to disclose information - using a false instrument (solicitor) - money laundering - custody virtually inevitable.
[2004] NICA 43
Reference by AG of sentence as unduly lenient – 3 years’ probation concurrent with earlier equivalent sentence for similar offending – possession/possession with intent to supply Class A & B drugs – unusual circumstances for ‘supply’ – offender responding well to addiction treatment on probation - sentence lenient but not unduly so.
[2003] NICA 38 Carswell LCJ
Disparity
[2003] NICA 21 Carswell LCJ
First instance sentencing decision - evasion of duty - importation of large quantity of fuel across Irish border - need to address the prevalence of such activity - assessment of role of defendant - English Guideline case Dosanjh considered.
[2002] NICC 14 Hart J
Possession and supply of cannabis - judicial response to growing amount of cannabis circulating in jurisdiction.
R v Mcilwaine MacDermott LJ 11.03.98 MacDermott LJ
Conspiracy to defraud the Inland Revenue - sub-contractor's tax exemption vouchers - deterrent sentences or "clang of prison gates" principle.
R v Blair 200697 Carswell LCJ
Conspiracy to defraud, false accounting and providing false information - mortgage fraud - whether trial judge attached sufficient weight to circumstances behind motive for committing the offences - use of transactions to re-finance appellant's debt - whether should be dealt with by "clang of prison gates" sentencing principle.
R v Agnew 060697 Carswell LCJ
Possession of counterfeit money with intent and lawful excuse - disparity of sentence between co-accused.
R v McClean 230597 MacDermott LJ
Drugs - possession and supply of cannabis - Mitigating factors - dealing on small scale - encouragement to rehabilitation of offender.
R v Conlon 70297 CarswellLCJ Carswell LCJ
Theft from employer over period of time - mother of a young child - compassion and clemency exhibited by employer - whether should be taken into account.
R v Conlon 07021997 MacDermott LJ
Appeal against sentence - possession with intent to supply - ecstasy - value and quantity of drugs seized - age, background and addiction of appellants.
R v Stalford and O'Neill MacDermott LJ
Appeal against sentence - possession of ecstasy and cannabis with intent to supply - couriers.
15 December 1995MACDERMOTT LJ MacDermott LJ
Application for leave to appeal against sentence - possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B Drugs - couriers.
7 July 1995CARSWELL LJ Campbell LJ
Dishonest receipt of stolen goods - artefacts of historic and cultural value - age, medical condition and previous clear record of appellant.
R v Jackson 040495 Hutton LCJ
Appeal against sentence - possession and supply of Class A and Class B drugs.
[1994] NI 258 Hutton LCJ
Obtaining property by deception - social security fraud - deterrent sentences.
R v Duff 050391 Kelly LJ
Obtaining property by deception - deception in course of employment - application of guideline on sentencing in cases of breach of trust by employees and professional persons - whether sentence excessive.
[1989] NI 232 Hutton LCJ
Theft - conspiracy to defraud Inland Revenue - sub-contractor's tax exemption vouchers - plea of guilty - application of "clang of prison gates" principle.
R v Faye 161288 Hutton LCJ
Fraudulent sale of certificates - deterrent custodial sentences.
R v Walker & McColgan 300686 Lowry LCJ