Ali, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 572 (24 April 2020)
The sentence was not manifestly excessive as the offending was correctly categorised as category 1A due to both psychological harm and justified fear of violence, with aggravating features properly considered and due credit given for guilty pleas. Suspension was not an option in the circumstances.
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- Citation
- [2020] EWCA Crim 572
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Ishak Ali
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 24 April 2020
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Controlling or Coercive Behaviour, Assault, Criminal Damage, Taking a Conveyance Without Authority, Driving Offences
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
Ishak Ali
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the offence was correctly categorised as category 1A rather than 2A under the Sentencing Council Guideline for Intimidatory Offences
- 3 Whether adequate credit was given for the guilty plea on count 5
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence was not manifestly excessive as the offending was correctly categorised as category 1A due to both psychological harm and justified fear of violence, with aggravating features properly considered and due credit given for guilty pleas. Suspension was not an option in the circumstances.
Court Disposition
application dismissed
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