R v Brandon Dalkin

R v Brandon Dalkin

The sentence of 6 years 8 months was manifestly excessive because the judge failed to properly account for the applicant's age, lack of maturity, significant mitigation, and progress since the offence. The appropriate sentence after trial was 6 years, reduced to 5 years 8 months for the guilty plea.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Brandon Dalkin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Extension of Time and Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Mitigation, Credit for Guilty Plea, Delay in Proceedings
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Mitigation Credit for Guilty Plea Delay in Proceedings

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Brandon Dalkin

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Extension of Time and Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge failed to properly account for mitigation, including age and maturity
  3. 3 Whether appropriate credit was given for the guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 6 years 8 months was manifestly excessive because the judge failed to properly account for the applicant's age, lack of maturity, significant mitigation, and progress since the offence. The appropriate sentence after trial was 6 years, reduced to 5 years 8 months for the guilty plea.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Extension of time granted
  • Leave to appeal granted