R v Elijah Moussa Clark

R v Elijah Moussa Clark

The sentence of 13 years for manslaughter was within the guideline range, reflected the overall criminality, and was not manifestly excessive; technical errors in sentencing remarks do not warrant appeal but require amendment of the record.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Elijah Moussa Clark
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Sentencing, Youth Justice, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Breach of Suspended Sentence Order
Criminal Law Manslaughter Sentencing Youth Justice Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Breach of Suspended Sentence Order

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Elijah Moussa Clark

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence for manslaughter was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in weighing aggravating and mitigating factors
  3. 3 Whether technical errors in sentencing remarks require correction

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 13 years for manslaughter was within the guideline range, reflected the overall criminality, and was not manifestly excessive; technical errors in sentencing remarks do not warrant appeal but require amendment of the record.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • Crown Court record to be amended to reflect all sentences as detention in a young offender institution