K, R. v

K, R. v

The judge was entitled to leave the matter to the jury due to supporting evidence, and the sentence should be further reduced to account for the appellant's age and maturity at the time of the offence.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: K
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 December 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
appeal against conviction refused; appeal against sentence allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing of Juveniles, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing of Juveniles Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

K

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether conviction should be overturned due to unreliable witness
  2. 2 whether sentence was appropriate given age and maturity of appellant

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to leave the matter to the jury due to supporting evidence, and the sentence should be further reduced to account for the appellant's age and maturity at the time of the offence.

Court Disposition

appeal against conviction refused; appeal against sentence allowed in part

Orders

  • sentence of 4 years' detention substituted with 3 years' detention in a young offender institution