Sentence imposed on burglar who injured garda at scene was proportionate and just

Criminal law – sentencing – appeal against the severity of a five-year prison sentence (with final year suspended) imposed on the appellant in respect of a burglary offence to which the appellant had pleaded guilty – garda injured during burglary – whether the sentence imposed by the learned trial judge was excessive and disproportionate having regard to the all the circumstances of the case – whether there was a failure to follow best practice – sentence arrived at by the judge followed a consideration by him of all relevant matters and we hold that he imposed a sentence that was proportionate and just – appeal dismissed.