Sentence
John Andrew Gourlay
John Andrew Gourlay (aged 49) was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 13 March 2023 to 16 Years for Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place and 8 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and…
- Court
- Birmingham Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 13 March 2023
- Sentence
- 16 Years
- Judge
- Judge Roderick Henderson
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
5 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place | Custodial immediate |
| Theft - Dishonestly appropriating property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it | Custodial immediate |
| Conspiracy to commit robbery | Custodial immediate |
| Converting criminal property | Custodial immediate |
| Fraud / Attempted Fraud | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery and possessing an offensive weapon in Birmingham, West Midlands, on 3 March 2022. He pleaded guilty to theft, fraud and converting criminal property.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Planned / Premeditated / Degree of Planning