Rose, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 155 (04 February 2021)

Rose, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 155 (04 February 2021)

The original sentence of 7 years was unduly lenient as it fell below the guideline range for aggravated burglary without sufficient justification. The reduction based on a mistaken belief about release provisions and 'legitimate expectation' was not a valid reason. The appropriate sentence, considering aggravating and mitigating factors, is 9 years' imprisonment.

Citation
[2021] EWCA Crim 155
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Offender: Darren Rose
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 February 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal Reference by Attorney General (unduly Lenient Sentence) / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed. Sentence increased.
Legal Topics
Aggravated Burglary, Wounding With Intent, Sentencing, Unduly Lenient Sentence, Dangerousness, Mental Health in Sentencing
Criminal Law Aggravated Burglary Wounding With Intent Sentencing Unduly Lenient Sentence Dangerousness Mental Health in Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Darren Rose

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal Reference by Attorney General (unduly Lenient Sentence) / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the original sentence of 7 years' imprisonment for aggravated burglary and wounding with intent was unduly lenient
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in reducing the sentence due to a mistaken belief about release provisions and legitimate expectation

Ratio Decidendi

The original sentence of 7 years was unduly lenient as it fell below the guideline range for aggravated burglary without sufficient justification. The reduction based on a mistaken belief about release provisions and 'legitimate expectation' was not a valid reason. The appropriate sentence, considering aggravating and mitigating factors, is 9 years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed. Sentence increased.

Orders

  • The sentence on count 2 (aggravated burglary) is quashed and increased to 9 years' imprisonment.
  • The concurrent sentence of 6 years' imprisonment on the other count (wounding with intent) stands.