Hodson, R. v
The sentencing judge meticulously applied the correct legal principles, properly considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and the minimum term imposed was not manifestly excessive given the circumstances of the offence.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: John Anthony Hodson
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 05 October 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- application refused
- Legal Topics
- Murder, Sentencing, Minimum Term, Aggravating Factors, Appeal Against Sentence
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
John Anthony Hodson
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the minimum term of 32 years for murder was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in considering aggravating and mitigating factors
Ratio Decidendi
The sentencing judge meticulously applied the correct legal principles, properly considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and the minimum term imposed was not manifestly excessive given the circumstances of the offence.
Court Disposition
application refused
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