Popescu, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 567 (27 March 2025)

Popescu, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 567 (27 March 2025)

The sentence was not manifestly excessive because the offence involved extreme culpability factors, including premeditation, use of a weapon, and aggravating circumstances, justifying a higher sentence and an extended licence period.

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Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 567
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Daniel Mihai Popescu
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Attempted Murder, Stalking, Sentencing, Extended Determinate Sentence, Dangerousness, Domestic Abuse
Criminal Law Attempted Murder Stalking Sentencing Extended Determinate Sentence Dangerousness Domestic Abuse

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Daniel Mihai Popescu

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in categorising the offence under the sentencing guidelines
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive because the offence involved extreme culpability factors, including premeditation, use of a weapon, and aggravating circumstances, justifying a higher sentence and an extended licence period.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed