R v Elliott Richardson

R v Elliott Richardson

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive or contrary to principle; the judge properly considered mental health issues, probation compliance, and applied sentencing guidelines. The statutory victim surcharge was incorrectly calculated and must be reduced to £156.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Elliott Richardson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Leave to Appeal and Sentencing Correction
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Fraud, Burglary, Victim Surcharge, Mental Disorder in Sentencing
Criminal Law Sentencing Fraud Burglary Victim Surcharge Mental Disorder in Sentencing

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Elliott Richardson

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Leave to Appeal and Sentencing Correction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in rejecting impairment disorders as mitigating factors
  2. 2 Whether the judge failed to account for applicant's compliance with probation
  3. 3 Whether the sentencing guideline for offenders with mental disorder was properly applied

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive or contrary to principle; the judge properly considered mental health issues, probation compliance, and applied sentencing guidelines. The statutory victim surcharge was incorrectly calculated and must be reduced to £156.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Statutory victim surcharge reduced from £228 to £156