Read the full judgment text of CACC 148/2021 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 26 November 2021 before Hon Zervos JA.
Criminal law – theft – pickpocketing – application for leave to appeal against sentence – enhancement for aggravating factors – crowded public place – poor criminal record – 47 previous convictions – need for additional deterrence – totality principle – enhancements justified – leave refused – sentence of 18 months’ imprisonment – starting point 15 months – enhancements of 3 months and 9 months – one-third discount for guilty plea.
Legal issues: Enhancement for aggravating factors and totality principle
Outcome: Applicant's application for leave to appeal against sentence refused.
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