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
Legal Issues
- 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.
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