Machin, R v

Machin, R v

The minimum term of 16 years is justified by the aggravating factors of premeditation, use of a weapon, killing for gain, and lack of remorse, balanced by the absence of intent to kill.

Parties
Prosecution: R; Defendant: Ian Machin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 May 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Minimum Term Determination Post Conviction
Outcome
minimum term set at 16 years, less remand time
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Minimum Term Determination

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Parties

R

Prosecution

Ian Machin

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Minimum Term Determination Post Conviction

  1. 1 Determination of minimum term for murder conviction under Schedule 22 Criminal Justice Act 2003

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum term of 16 years is justified by the aggravating factors of premeditation, use of a weapon, killing for gain, and lack of remorse, balanced by the absence of intent to kill.

Court Disposition

minimum term set at 16 years, less remand time

Orders

  • Minimum term of 16 years imprisonment set for Ian Machin.
  • Deduction of 7 months and 8 days remand time from the minimum term.