Theft and other Dishonest Offences

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R v. Walker & McColgan (30/06/86)
Lowry LCJ
Fraudulent sale of certificates - deterrent custodial sentences.
R v. Faye (16/12/88)
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. Gault [1989] NI 232
HUtton LCJ, O'Donnell LH and Higgins J
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.
R v. Duff (05/03/91)
Kelly LJ
Obtaining property by deception - social security fraud - deterrent sentences.
R v. Jackson (04/04/95)
Hutton LCJ
Dishonest receipt of stolen goods - artefacts of historic and cultural value - age, medical condition and previous clear record of appellant.
R v. Conlon (07/02/97)
MacDermott LJ and Higgins J
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. McClean (23/05/97)
MacDermott LJ and Pringle J
Possession of counterfeit money with intent and lawful excuse - disparity of sentence between co-accussed.
R v. Agnew (06/06/97)
Casrwell 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. Blair (20/06/97)
Carswell LCJ
Conspiracy to defraud the Inland Revenue - sub-contractor's tax exemption vouchers - deterrent sentences or "clang of prison gates" principle.
The Queen v. John Hunter [2002] NICC 14
Hart J
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.
R v. McCartan [2004] NICA 43
Kerr LCJ, Nicholson LJ and Campbell LJ
Proceeds of Crime - Failure to disclose information - using a false instrument (solicitor) - money laundering - custody virtually inevitable
Attorney General's Reference (No.6 of 2006) (McGonigle) [2007] NICA 16
Kerr LCJ, Higgins LJ and Stephens J
Robbery - youth offender - consecutive or concurrent sentences
R v. Thomas Corrigan [2010] NICA 23
Morgan LCJ and Coghlin LJ
Handling stolen goods - English Guideline case of Webbe approved in this jurisdiction - aggravating factors identified
R v. William Brady [2011] NICA 4
Higgins LJ, Girvan LJ and Coghlin LJ
Social security fraud - review of sentencing decisions in this area - imposition of compensation order.
R v Grew and others [2011] NICA 31
Morgan LCJ, Girvan LJ and Coghlin LJ
Fraudulent evasion of duty contrary to section 170(2) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 - cigarette smuggling operations - whether trial judges erred in imposing confiscation order – appropriateness of custodial sentences for these offences