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Violent burglar withdraws appeal after judge reminds him sentences can go up as well as down

Summary

Daniel Barrett, 23, pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary at a neighbour's house on 13 August 2015, armed with an imitation shotgun. He was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment by Judge Rory McCabe on 23 November 2016. Barrett had planned to appeal the severity of his sentence. During the Court of Appeal hearing, Judge George Birmingham reminded him that the court could increase sentences. Barrett's counsel, Garnet Orange SC, informed the court that Barrett had decided to withdraw the appeal. The appeal was withdrawn and Barrett was taken to continue serving his sentence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Violent burglar withdraws appeal after judge reminds him sentences can go up as well as down. Charges or matters: aggravated burglary at his neighbour's house while armed with an imitation shotgun on August 13, 2015. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• August 13, 2015 Incident
• November 23, 2016 Incident
• 2017-11-27 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Burglary Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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