CE, Re

CE, Re

The reduction from the notional adult sentence was insufficient given the appellant's exceptional immaturity, learning difficulties, and traumatic history; the sentence was manifestly excessive and should be reduced.

Parties
Appellant: CE; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 December 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Youth Offenders, Violent Crime, Appeals
Criminal Law Sentencing Youth Offenders Violent Crime Appeals

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Parties

CE

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the reduction in sentence to reflect the appellant's age was sufficient
  2. 2 Legality of sentence for possession of offensive weapon

Ratio Decidendi

The reduction from the notional adult sentence was insufficient given the appellant's exceptional immaturity, learning difficulties, and traumatic history; the sentence was manifestly excessive and should be reduced.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence for causing grievous bodily harm with intent reduced from 4 years to 3 years' detention.
  • Sentence for possession of offensive weapon quashed; no separate penalty imposed.