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
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Parties
Rex
Prosecution
Daniel Mihai Popescu
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in categorising the offence under the sentencing guidelines
- 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
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