Greaves, R v

Greaves, R v

The sentence was justified given the grave aggravating features, vulnerability of the victim, appellant's criminal history, and the risk of serious harm; the judge was entitled to impose an extended sentence under the Criminal Justice Act 2003.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Karl Greaves
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 February 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Dangerousness Provisions, Extended Sentence
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Dangerousness Provisions Extended Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Karl Greaves

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for robbery was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the appellant satisfied the test of dangerousness under the Criminal Justice Act 2003

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was justified given the grave aggravating features, vulnerability of the victim, appellant's criminal history, and the risk of serious harm; the judge was entitled to impose an extended sentence under the Criminal Justice Act 2003.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.
  • The custodial term and extended licence period remain as imposed.