Osman, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 854 (04 July 2024)

Osman, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 854 (04 July 2024)

There was no arguable error in the sentence imposed; the sentencing judge's assessment was justified by the facts and the applicable Sentencing Guideline. The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 854
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Hersh Osman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Arson, Attempts, Sentencing, Extended Determinate Sentence, Leave to Appeal
Criminal Law Arson Attempts Sentencing Extended Determinate Sentence Leave to Appeal

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Hersh Osman

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether there was any arguable error in the sentencing process
  3. 3 Whether there was any basis for allegations of racism by the sentencing court

Ratio Decidendi

There was no arguable error in the sentence imposed; the sentencing judge's assessment was justified by the facts and the applicable Sentencing Guideline. The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Application for extension of time refused
  • Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused