Osborne, R. v (Rev 1) [2021] EWCA Crim 206 (16 February 2021)

Osborne, R. v (Rev 1) [2021] EWCA Crim 206 (16 February 2021)

The custodial term imposed was within the guideline range and not manifestly excessive given the number and nature of offences. The finding of dangerousness was amply supported by the facts, and the extended determinate sentence was necessary for public protection.

Citation
[2021] EWCA Crim 206
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: John-Lee Ozzy Osborne
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 February 2021
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, Dangerous Offenders, Extended Determinate Sentence, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Rape Sentencing Dangerous Offenders Extended Determinate Sentence Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

John-Lee Ozzy Osborne

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the finding of dangerousness was justified
  3. 3 Whether an extended determinate sentence was necessary

Ratio Decidendi

The custodial term imposed was within the guideline range and not manifestly excessive given the number and nature of offences. The finding of dangerousness was amply supported by the facts, and the extended determinate sentence was necessary for public protection.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against sentence refused