Sienkiewicz, R v [2016] EWCA Crim 2117 (9 November 2016)

Sienkiewicz, R v [2016] EWCA Crim 2117 (9 November 2016)

The sentences, though lengthy for young offenders, were justified by the seriousness, planning, and repeated nature of the offences, as well as the severe and lasting harm caused to the victims. The sentencing judge's approach and conclusions were correct and the sentences were not manifestly excessive.

Citation
[2016] EWCA Crim 2117
Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Daniel Sienkiewicz; Appellant: Lukasz Sienkiewicz
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 November 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Sentencing, Young Offenders, Sexual Offences, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Rape Sentencing Young Offenders Sexual Offences Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Daniel Sienkiewicz

Appellant

Lukasz Sienkiewicz

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed on Daniel Sienkiewicz and Lukasz Sienkiewicz were manifestly excessive for offences of rape committed as young offenders.

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences, though lengthy for young offenders, were justified by the seriousness, planning, and repeated nature of the offences, as well as the severe and lasting harm caused to the victims. The sentencing judge's approach and conclusions were correct and the sentences were not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeals against sentence dismissed.