Yarow, R. v

Yarow, R. v

The sentencing judge was aware of and considered the appellant's age and relevant sentencing principles. Given the seriousness of the offences, the appellant's record, and the circumstances, the sentence was not manifestly excessive nor in error of principle.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Assad Yarow
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 June 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Fraud, Sentencing, Young Offenders
Criminal Law Robbery Fraud Sentencing Young Offenders

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Assad Yarow

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge gave sufficient credit for the appellant's age (under 18) at the time of the offences
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or in error of principle

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was aware of and considered the appellant's age and relevant sentencing principles. Given the seriousness of the offences, the appellant's record, and the circumstances, the sentence was not manifestly excessive nor in error of principle.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of five years' detention in a young offender institution upheld