2022-10-11
Robber who claimed putting knife to victim's throat was 'just a joke' fails in appeal
Stage: Appeal
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today at the Court of Appeal, Luigi Rea BL, for the applicant, appealed the severity of Maughan's sentence of five years with the final two years suspended. He suggested that the sentence should be one of five years' imprisonment with three years suspended. "The unfortunate delivery man was terrified and traumatised," said Mr Justice Edwards who said Maughan was "off his head" on the night.; Mr Rea said that at the time the court heard the matter, which was repeatedly adjourned so Maughan could "steady himself", Maughan's wife was expecting twins.