Lee, R v

Lee, R v

The sentence of ten months' imprisonment was excessive given the appellant's age and circumstances; a six-month custodial sentence sufficiently marks the gravity of the offence.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Joel Lee
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 September 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Dangerous Dogs, Sentencing, Appeal
Criminal Law Dangerous Dogs Sentencing Appeal

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Joel Lee

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of ten months' imprisonment for allowing dangerous dogs to injure a person was excessive
  2. 2 Appropriateness of custodial sentence given the appellant's age and circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of ten months' imprisonment was excessive given the appellant's age and circumstances; a six-month custodial sentence sufficiently marks the gravity of the offence.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence of ten months' imprisonment quashed
  • Concurrent sentences of six months' imprisonment substituted for each count