Mohamed, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1084 (02 August 2023)
The sentence, though possibly lenient or merciful, was not unduly lenient. The judge's approach to categorising harm and culpability was permissible, and the uplift for aggravating factors and totality was within the proper range. Leave to refer the sentence as unduly lenient was refused.
- Citation
- [2023] EWCA Crim 1084
- Parties
- Prosecutor: Rex; Offender: Yusef Mohamed
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 02 August 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal (attorney General's Reference) / Application for Leave to Refer Sentence as Unduly Lenient
- Outcome
- Leave to refer sentence as unduly lenient refused
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Robbery, Unlawful Wounding, Attorney General's Reference, Sentencing Guidelines, Totality Principle
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Parties
Rex
Prosecutor
Yusef Mohamed
Offender
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal (attorney General's Reference) / Application for Leave to Refer Sentence as Unduly Lenient
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed for two robberies and unlawful wounding was unduly lenient
- 2 Proper categorisation of harm and culpability under sentencing guidelines
- 3 Appropriate uplift for aggravating factors and multiple offences
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence, though possibly lenient or merciful, was not unduly lenient. The judge's approach to categorising harm and culpability was permissible, and the uplift for aggravating factors and totality was within the proper range. Leave to refer the sentence as unduly lenient was refused.
Court Disposition
Leave to refer sentence as unduly lenient refused
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