R v Jemel Soloman Hines

R v Jemel Soloman Hines

The sentencing judge correctly categorised the offence for harm and culpability, gave appropriate weight to mitigating and aggravating factors, and applied the relevant sentencing guidelines. The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Jemel Soloman Hines
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Rape, Sentencing, Appeals, Sexual Offences, Youth Offenders
Criminal Law Rape Sentencing Appeals Sexual Offences Youth Offenders

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Jemel Soloman Hines

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge gave sufficient weight to mitigating factors including age, maturity, delay, PTSD, and efforts at rehabilitation
  3. 3 Whether the offence was correctly categorised for harm and culpability under sentencing guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge correctly categorised the offence for harm and culpability, gave appropriate weight to mitigating and aggravating factors, and applied the relevant sentencing guidelines. The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • extension of time to apply for leave to appeal granted
  • renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused