Gail Sykes [2019] EWCA Crim 967; [2019] 2 Cr. App. R. (S.) 47

The appellant argued that the minimum sentence for burglary should not be imposed as her relevant convictions were old, from 2000 and 2001. Also, two judges had commented earlier in the proceedings that the minimum sentence may not be appropriate. She was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment following a conviction…