DM and SC, R v

DM and SC, R v

The minimum terms imposed were within the range properly open to the judge, taking into account the seriousness of the offence, aggravating and mitigating factors, and the age and maturity of the offenders; the sentences were not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Appellant: DM; Appellant: SC; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 July 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Minimum Term of Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Murder, Juvenile Offenders, Minimum Term, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Sentencing Murder Juvenile Offenders Minimum Term Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

DM

Appellant

SC

Appellant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Minimum Term of Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum terms imposed for murder on juvenile offenders were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient allowance was made for age, maturity, and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum terms imposed were within the range properly open to the judge, taking into account the seriousness of the offence, aggravating and mitigating factors, and the age and maturity of the offenders; the sentences were not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeals against minimum terms dismissed.
  • Reporting restrictions imposed under section 45 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999.