Fletcher, R. v
The sentence of seven years was manifestly excessive in light of the mitigating factors; a sentence of five years' imprisonment was appropriate.
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- Parties
- Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Gavin Alan Fletcher
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 19 January 2006
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Manslaughter, Sentencing, Mitigating Factors, Excessive Sentence
Criminal Law Manslaughter Sentencing Mitigating Factors Excessive Sentence
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Parties
Regina
Respondent
Gavin Alan Fletcher
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence of seven years' imprisonment for manslaughter was manifestly excessive
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence of seven years was manifestly excessive in light of the mitigating factors; a sentence of five years' imprisonment was appropriate.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed
Orders
- Sentence of seven years' imprisonment substituted with five years' imprisonment
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