K, R. v [2014] EWCA Crim 2907 (18 December 2014)

K, R. v [2014] EWCA Crim 2907 (18 December 2014)

The judge was entitled to leave the case to the jury given the supporting evidence; however, the sentence should have reflected greater credit for the appellant's age and maturity, warranting a reduction from 4 years to 3 years' detention.

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Citation
[2014] EWCA Crim 2907
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: K
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 December 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
appeal against conviction refused; appeal against sentence allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing of Juveniles, Appeals Against Conviction, Appeals Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing of Juveniles Appeals Against Conviction Appeals Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

K

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction was safe given the complainant's inconsistent evidence
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate given the appellant's age and maturity

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to leave the case to the jury given the supporting evidence; however, the sentence should have reflected greater credit for the appellant's age and maturity, warranting a reduction from 4 years to 3 years' detention.

Court Disposition

appeal against conviction refused; appeal against sentence allowed in part

Orders

  • Conviction upheld
  • Sentence of 4 years' detention quashed and substituted with 3 years' detention in a young offender institution