Connor William Chapman v Rex

Connor William Chapman v Rex

The minimum term of 48 years was severe but not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offending, including the murder, two attempted murders, multiple victims, use of a sub-machine gun, gang context, and premeditation. The judge was entitled to find significant aggravating factors and to give limited weight to the applicant's age. The further uplift to reflect associated offences was justified and did not involve impermissible double counting.

Parties
Appellant: Connor William Chapman; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Attempted Murder, Sentencing, Firearms Offences, Gang Related Crime
Criminal Law Murder Attempted Murder Sentencing Firearms Offences Gang Related Crime

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Parties

Connor William Chapman

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term of 48 years imposed for murder and associated offences was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge failed to properly assess overall seriousness and the applicant's age

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum term of 48 years was severe but not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offending, including the murder, two attempted murders, multiple victims, use of a sub-machine gun, gang context, and premeditation. The judge was entitled to find significant aggravating factors and to give limited weight to the applicant's age. The further uplift to reflect associated offences was justified and did not involve impermissible double counting.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Appeal against sentence dismissed