Wilson v R (Rev 1)

Wilson v R (Rev 1)

The applicant was properly advised regarding the Newton hearing, made a voluntary and informed decision not to give evidence, and the sentencing judge was justified in imposing a life sentence with a minimum term based on the applicant's significant role and dangerousness.

Parties
Appellant: Gary Wilson; Respondent: R
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 December 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Newton Hearing, Dangerousness, Conspiracy, Firearms, Damage to Property
Criminal Law Sentencing Newton Hearing Dangerousness Conspiracy Firearms Damage to Property

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Parties

Gary Wilson

Appellant

R

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant was properly advised regarding the Newton hearing
  2. 2 Whether the sentence of life imprisonment and minimum term imposed was wrong in principle or excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant was properly advised regarding the Newton hearing, made a voluntary and informed decision not to give evidence, and the sentencing judge was justified in imposing a life sentence with a minimum term based on the applicant's significant role and dangerousness.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence dismissed
  • Registrar directed to provide a copy of the judgment to the Law Society for consideration of Ms Doolan's conduct