Rogerson, R v

Rogerson, R v

Although lawful, it was impractical and inappropriate to impose custodial sentences alongside a hospital order; therefore, the detention sentences were quashed and only the ancillary orders remained.

Parties
Appellant: Daniel Lee Rogerson; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 July 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Hospital Orders, Driving Offences, Manslaughter
Criminal Law Mental Health Law Sentencing Hospital Orders Driving Offences Manslaughter

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Parties

Daniel Lee Rogerson

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether it was appropriate to impose custodial sentences alongside a hospital order under the Mental Health Act 1983
  2. 2 Practicality of simultaneous enforcement of custody and hospital orders

Ratio Decidendi

Although lawful, it was impractical and inappropriate to impose custodial sentences alongside a hospital order; therefore, the detention sentences were quashed and only the ancillary orders remained.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentences of 21 months and 5 months' detention quashed
  • No separate penalty for dangerous driving and driving with excess alcohol