R v Jean-Claude Placide

R v Jean-Claude Placide

The sentence was not manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle. The judge correctly applied the Sentencing Guidelines, considered all relevant factors, and imposed a proportionate sentence. The application for extension of time and leave to appeal was refused.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Jean-Claude Placide
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Renew Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for extension of time and leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Rape, False Imprisonment, Controlling or Coercive Behaviour, Sentencing, Appeals
Criminal Law Rape False Imprisonment Controlling or Coercive Behaviour Sentencing Appeals

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Jean-Claude Placide

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Renew Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in categorising the offences under the Sentencing Guidelines
  3. 3 Whether an extended determinate sentence was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle. The judge correctly applied the Sentencing Guidelines, considered all relevant factors, and imposed a proportionate sentence. The application for extension of time and leave to appeal was refused.

Court Disposition

application for extension of time and leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • Refusal to extend time to renew application for leave to appeal against sentence
  • Refusal of leave to appeal