Williams, R v
Given the seriousness and unpleasant nature of the offences, a total sentence of three years' imprisonment, even after a guilty plea, was not manifestly excessive.
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- Parties
- Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: James Williams
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 11 June 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Burglary, Common Assault, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Burglary Common Assault Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence
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Parties
Regina
Prosecutor
James Williams
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed for burglary and common assault was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the consecutive sentence for common assault was appropriate given the circumstances
Ratio Decidendi
Given the seriousness and unpleasant nature of the offences, a total sentence of three years' imprisonment, even after a guilty plea, was not manifestly excessive.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
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