R v Amie Louise Kehoe

R v Amie Louise Kehoe

The sentencing judge adequately considered the applicant's youth, good character, and lack of intent to kill. The applicant played a full part in the fatal violence and provided encouragement for it. The only real distinction with the co-defendant was the latter's criminal record, justifying a longer sentence for...

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Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Amie Louise Kehoe
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for permission to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Amie Louise Kehoe

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge gave sufficient weight to the applicant's age, immaturity, previous good character, lack of intent to kill, non-instigation of violence, and disparity with co-defendant's sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge adequately considered the applicant's youth, good character, and lack of intent to kill. The applicant played a full part in the fatal violence and provided encouragement for it. The only real distinction with the co-defendant was the latter's criminal record, justifying a longer sentence for him. The appeal is not arguable.

Court Disposition

application for permission to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • section 45 reporting restriction on the name of one witness shall continue