Quinn, R. v
The minimum term of 27 years was justified due to the aggravating factor of the murder's link to drug-dealing activity and the applicant's determined attempt to seek revenge, and was not manifestly excessive.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Daniel Quinn
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 26 November 2019
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- application refused
- Legal Topics
- Murder, Sentencing, Minimum Term, Drug Related Offences
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
Daniel Quinn
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the minimum term of 27 years imposed for murder was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether aggravating and mitigating factors were properly considered in sentencing
Ratio Decidendi
The minimum term of 27 years was justified due to the aggravating factor of the murder's link to drug-dealing activity and the applicant's determined attempt to seek revenge, and was not manifestly excessive.
Court Disposition
application refused
Orders
- renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence is refused
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