R v AJ

R v AJ

The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle; the judge did not double-count aggravating features, and the finding of dangerousness was justified. The application for leave to appeal is refused as entirely without merit.

Parties
Applicant: A. J.; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Appeals, Dangerousness Assessment
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Appeals Dangerousness Assessment

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Parties

A. J.

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether the judge double-counted aggravating features
  3. 3 Whether the finding of dangerousness was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle; the judge did not double-count aggravating features, and the finding of dangerousness was justified. The application for leave to appeal is refused as entirely without merit.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against sentence refused