Marshall, R. v [2015] EWCA Crim 474 (27 February 2015)

Marshall, R. v [2015] EWCA Crim 474 (27 February 2015)

The sentencing judge was entitled to conclude that a hospital order was the most suitable disposal given the appellant's history, mental state, and unanimous expert opinion. A suspended sentence was unrealistic due to non-compliance and risk.

Citation
[2015] EWCA Crim 474
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Darren Marshall
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 February 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Violent Disorder, Hospital Order, Sentencing, Public Order Offences, Football Banning Order
Criminal Law Mental Health Law Violent Disorder Hospital Order Sentencing Public Order Offences Football Banning Order

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Darren Marshall

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a hospital order under section 37 of the Mental Health Act 1983 was the most suitable disposal for the appellant
  2. 2 Whether a suspended sentence should have been imposed instead of a hospital order

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to conclude that a hospital order was the most suitable disposal given the appellant's history, mental state, and unanimous expert opinion. A suspended sentence was unrealistic due to non-compliance and risk.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Hospital order under section 37 of the Mental Health Act 1983 upheld
  • Football Banning Order for six years upheld