Budea, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1287 (01 August 2025)

The sentencing judge correctly categorised the offences, applied the relevant guidelines, imposed consecutive sentences with appropriate adjustment for totality, and was justified in finding dangerousness and imposing extended sentences; the sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Citation: [2025] EWCA Crim 1287
Parties: Prosecution: R; Applicant: Ioan Budea
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 01 August 2025
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused; application for extension of time refused
Legal Topics: Attempted Murder, Wounding With Intent, Possession of Bladed Article, Sentencing, Extended Sentence, Dangerousness, Totality Principle

Criminal Law Attempted Murder Wounding With Intent Possession of Bladed Article Sentencing Extended Sentence Dangerousness Totality Principle

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Parties

Prosecution

Ioan Budea

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the total custodial term of 20 years with an extended licence period of three years was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
2 Whether the judge erred in categorisation of offences and application of sentencing guidelines
3 Whether consecutive sentences were appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused; application for extension of time refused