Griffin, R. v

Griffin, R. v

The judge was entitled to sentence on the basis of provocation, having considered all possible interpretations of the jury's verdict and the evidence. The sentence of imprisonment for public protection was appropriate given the appellant's risk to the public, previous specified offence, and the assessment of...

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Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Craig Griffin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 January 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Imprisonment for Public Protection
Criminal Law Manslaughter Sentencing Dangerousness Imprisonment for Public Protection

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Craig Griffin

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge was entitled to sentence on the basis of provocation for manslaughter
  2. 2 Whether the sentence of imprisonment for public protection was appropriate given the risk assessment

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to sentence on the basis of provocation, having considered all possible interpretations of the jury's verdict and the evidence. The sentence of imprisonment for public protection was appropriate given the appellant's risk to the public, previous specified offence, and the assessment of dangerousness.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of imprisonment for public protection upheld
  • representation order not extended to junior counsel