R v Elvis Grant & Ors

R v Elvis Grant & Ors

The sentencing judge correctly identified and weighed the aggravating and mitigating factors, applied the appropriate starting points, and made justified adjustments. The roles of each offender were properly assessed, and the sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle. The appeals and renewed applications were therefore refused or dismissed.

Parties
Applicant: Elvis Grant; Appellant: Lamar Grant; Applicant: Jamal Grant; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal and Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeals and renewed applications dismissed/refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Manslaughter, Perverting the Course of Justice, Sentencing, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Appeals
Criminal Law Murder Manslaughter Perverting the Course of Justice Sentencing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Appeals

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Parties

Elvis Grant

Applicant

Lamar Grant

Appellant

Jamal Grant

Applicant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal and Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed on Jamal Grant, Elvis Grant, and Lamar Grant were manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge gave appropriate weight to aggravating and mitigating factors
  3. 3 Whether Lamar Grant's role was properly categorised under the manslaughter sentencing guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge correctly identified and weighed the aggravating and mitigating factors, applied the appropriate starting points, and made justified adjustments. The roles of each offender were properly assessed, and the sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle. The appeals and renewed applications were therefore refused or dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeals and renewed applications dismissed/refused

Orders

  • Renewed applications for leave to appeal against sentence by Jamal Grant and Elvis Grant refused.
  • Lamar Grant's appeal against sentence dismissed.