12. Appeals Procedure

Question 1

A woman is convicted following a trial in the magistrates’ court of an offence of low-value theft from a shop. The woman has extensive previous convictions for similar offending and is sentenced to four months’ imprisonment. The woman is considering appealing to the Crown Court against this sentence.

Which of the following best describes the Crown Court’s powers in relation to the woman’s appeal against sentence

Answer 1

The Crown Court may confirm, reverse or vary this sentence, including increasing the sentence up to a maximum of six months’ imprisonment. (maximum in MC)
- and woman is not eligible for reduction in sentence for a guilty plea