REGINA v GRAHAM JOHNSON

REGINA v GRAHAM JOHNSON

The applicant failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay in applying for leave to appeal; the custodial sentence was justified given the seriousness of the offence and the mitigating factors were properly considered; there was no unjust disparity or error in principle in sentencing.

Parties
Applicant: Graham Johnson; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 January 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Application refused
Legal Topics
Phone Hacking, Sentencing, Extension of Time, Mitigation, Disparity in Sentencing
Criminal Law Phone Hacking Sentencing Extension of Time Mitigation Disparity in Sentencing

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Parties

Graham Johnson

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extension of time to appeal should be granted
  2. 2 Whether custodial sentence was wrong in principle
  3. 3 Whether sufficient weight was given to mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay in applying for leave to appeal; the custodial sentence was justified given the seriousness of the offence and the mitigating factors were properly considered; there was no unjust disparity or error in principle in sentencing.

Court Disposition

Application refused

Orders

  • Record corrected to show no victim surcharge payable
  • No extension of time granted