Abstract
Discusses the exercise of the sentencer's discretion in McDonald (Robert) v HM Advocate (HCJ Appeal) to discount a sentence for a guilty plea by imposing a community payback order rather than a custodial sentence.
Cases cited
McDonald (Robert) v HM Advocate [2022] HCJAC 34; 2023 J.C. 14; [2022] 8 WLUK 198 (HCJ Appeal)
Gemmell (James Kelly) v HM Advocate [2011] HCJAC 129; 2012 J.C. 223; [2011] 12 WLUK 693 (HCJ)
Murray (Stephen) v HM Advocate [2013] HCJAC 3; 2013 S.C.L. 243; [2012] 12 WLUK 373 (HCJ)
Legislation cited
Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c.46)s.196
Cases cited
McDonald (Robert) v HM Advocate [2022] HCJAC 34; 2023 J.C. 14; [2022] 8 WLUK 198 (HCJ Appeal)
Gemmell (James Kelly) v HM Advocate [2011] HCJAC 129; 2012 J.C. 223; [2011] 12 WLUK 693 (HCJ)
Murray (Stephen) v HM Advocate [2013] HCJAC 3; 2013 S.C.L. 243; [2012] 12 WLUK 373 (HCJ)
Legislation cited
Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c.46)s.196
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3-7 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Greens Criminal Law Bulletin |
Volume | 2022 |
Issue number | 180 |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |