BAILLIE, R. v (Rev 1)

BAILLIE, R. v (Rev 1)

The sentencing judge was entitled to treat the incident as a joint enterprise and not distinguish between the roles; the categorisation as category 1 under the Sentencing Guidelines was correct; aggravating features justified the sentence; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

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Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Joanne Baillie
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 April 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Grievous Bodily Harm, Sentencing Guidelines, Joint Enterprise, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Grievous Bodily Harm Sentencing Guidelines Joint Enterprise Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Joanne Baillie

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge failed to distinguish the appellant's role from the co-accused
  3. 3 Proper categorisation under sentencing guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to treat the incident as a joint enterprise and not distinguish between the roles; the categorisation as category 1 under the Sentencing Guidelines was correct; aggravating features justified the sentence; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.