Cullen, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 412 (21 February 2025)

Cullen, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 412 (21 February 2025)

The sentencing judge correctly categorised the offence as a category 1A assault, properly considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and was justified in not requiring a pre-sentence report. The sentence imposed was fair and proportionate. There was no merit in any ground of appeal.

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Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 412
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Carl Cullen
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Grievous Bodily Harm With Intent, Criminal Damage, Sentencing Guidelines, Domestic Abuse, Dangerousness Assessment, Pre Sentence Report
Criminal Law Grievous Bodily Harm With Intent Criminal Damage Sentencing Guidelines Domestic Abuse Dangerousness Assessment Pre Sentence Report

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Carl Cullen

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge failed to properly apply the sentencing guidelines for grievous bodily harm with intent
  2. 2 Whether sufficient mitigation was considered
  3. 3 Whether the absence of a pre-sentence report rendered the sentence unsafe

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge correctly categorised the offence as a category 1A assault, properly considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and was justified in not requiring a pre-sentence report. The sentence imposed was fair and proportionate. There was no merit in any ground of appeal.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused