Pullen, R. v

Pullen, R. v

The applicant's history and conduct demonstrate a significant risk of serious harm to the public, justifying imprisonment for public protection as the only appropriate sentence.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Joseph Benjamin Pullen
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 February 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Dangerousness, Imprisonment for Public Protection, Extended Sentence, Domestic Violence, Reckless Endangerment
Criminal Law Sentencing Dangerousness Imprisonment for Public Protection Extended Sentence Domestic Violence Reckless Endangerment

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Joseph Benjamin Pullen

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge erred in imposing imprisonment for public protection instead of an extended sentence
  2. 2 Whether the applicant posed a significant risk of serious harm to the public
  3. 3 Whether undue emphasis was placed on the probation officer's assessment

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's history and conduct demonstrate a significant risk of serious harm to the public, justifying imprisonment for public protection as the only appropriate sentence.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • Record sheet to be amended to show conviction on Count 1 as destroying property being reckless as to whether life was endangered