Khan, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 335 (05 March 2021)

Khan, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 335 (05 March 2021)

The original sentence was unduly lenient as it failed to sufficiently reflect the aggravating features and dangerousness of the offender. The appropriate sentence, considering the guidelines, aggravating and mitigating factors, and the impact of the pandemic, was an extended sentence comprising five years' custody and a three-year extension period.

Citation
[2021] EWCA Crim 335
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Amaraze Khan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 March 2021
Procedural Posture
Attorney General's Reference (criminal) / Appeal Against Sentence Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988
Outcome
Application granted; original sentence quashed; substituted with extended sentence.
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Unduly Lenient Sentences, Dangerous Offenders, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Unduly Lenient Sentences Dangerous Offenders Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Amaraze Khan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Attorney General's Reference (criminal) / Appeal Against Sentence Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for robbery was unduly lenient
  2. 2 Whether an extended sentence should have been imposed due to dangerousness

Ratio Decidendi

The original sentence was unduly lenient as it failed to sufficiently reflect the aggravating features and dangerousness of the offender. The appropriate sentence, considering the guidelines, aggravating and mitigating factors, and the impact of the pandemic, was an extended sentence comprising five years' custody and a three-year extension period.

Court Disposition

Application granted; original sentence quashed; substituted with extended sentence.

Orders

  • Quash the sentence of 42 months' imprisonment.
  • Impose an extended sentence under section 280 of the Sentencing Code: five years' custody and three years' extension period.