Gosling, R v
The sentence of three years' detention was within the appropriate bracket for manslaughter with aggravating circumstances and was not manifestly excessive.
- Parties
- Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Jeffrey Gosling
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 09 April 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Manslaughter, Sentencing, Appeal
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Parties
Regina
Prosecutor
Jeffrey Gosling
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence of three years' detention for manslaughter was manifestly excessive
- 2 Appropriate sentencing bracket for manslaughter resulting from a single punch
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence of three years' detention was within the appropriate bracket for manslaughter with aggravating circumstances and was not manifestly excessive.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentence of three years' detention upheld
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