R v Adam Charles Hare

The sentencing judge's findings on dangerousness and the imposition of an extended sentence were justified by the evidence and not open to challenge; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Parties: Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Adam Charles Hare
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 21 November 2024
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: applications for extension of time and for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics: Assault, Criminal Damage, Grievous Bodily Harm, Threats to Kill, Sentencing, Dangerous Offender, Extended Sentence

Criminal Law Assault Criminal Damage Grievous Bodily Harm Threats to Kill Sentencing Dangerous Offender Extended Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Adam Charles Hare

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in finding the applicant dangerous
2 Whether the overall sentence was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge's findings on dangerousness and the imposition of an extended sentence were justified by the evidence and not open to challenge; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

applications for extension of time and for leave to appeal against sentence refused