Spencer, R. v
The sentence imposed was not excessive and properly reflected the seriousness of the offence and available mitigation; personal circumstances did not justify suspension or reduction.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Charlie Spencer
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 20 April 2011
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- application refused
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Affray, Mitigation, Public Disorder
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
Charlie Spencer
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the custodial sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
- 2 Whether the applicant's personal circumstances justified a suspended or reduced sentence
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence imposed was not excessive and properly reflected the seriousness of the offence and available mitigation; personal circumstances did not justify suspension or reduction.
Court Disposition
application refused
Orders
- Leave to appeal against sentence is refused.
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