Bevens, R v

Bevens, R v

The appellant's level of cooperation was calculated and limited; he did not assist in prosecuting the principal murderer. The 5 year reduction in the minimum term for murder was sufficient and proportionate to the value of his assistance under the statutory agreement.

Parties
Prosecutor: R; Appellant: Bevens
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 December 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment After Leave to Appeal Against Reviewed Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Statutory Agreements, Discount for Assistance, Murder, Conspiracy to Supply Drugs
Criminal Law Sentencing Statutory Agreements Discount for Assistance Murder Conspiracy to Supply Drugs

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Parties

R

Prosecutor

Bevens

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment After Leave to Appeal Against Reviewed Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 5 year reduction in the minimum term for murder was sufficient given the appellant's assistance under a statutory agreement

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's level of cooperation was calculated and limited; he did not assist in prosecuting the principal murderer. The 5 year reduction in the minimum term for murder was sufficient and proportionate to the value of his assistance under the statutory agreement.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against the reviewed sentence is dismissed.
  • The 5 year reduction in the minimum term stands.