R v Jacob Lee

R v Jacob Lee

The notional 9-year sentence after trial was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offending, the vulnerability of the victim, the use of violence, and the appellant's previous convictions. The appeal against sentence is dismissed.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Jacob Lee
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 April 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Kidnapping, Intentional Strangulation, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Extended Sentence
Criminal Law Kidnapping Intentional Strangulation Sentencing Dangerousness Extended Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Jacob Lee

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the custodial element of the extended sentence imposed for kidnapping and intentional strangulation was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The notional 9-year sentence after trial was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offending, the vulnerability of the victim, the use of violence, and the appellant's previous convictions. The appeal against sentence is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.
  • Reporting restrictions under the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992 and section 45 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 remain in force.