Weeks, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1583 (08 November 2022)
The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle; the judge correctly applied the sentencing guidelines, properly considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and made an appropriate reduction for mitigation. There was no double counting, and the seriousness of the offending justified the sentence imposed.
- Citation
- [2022] EWCA Crim 1583
- Parties
- Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Katie Weeks
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 08 November 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- Application for permission to appeal against sentence refused; application for extension of time refused.
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Child Protection, Appeals
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Parties
Rex
Prosecution
Katie Weeks
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
- 2 Whether the judge double counted aggravating factors
- 3 Whether sufficient weight was given to mitigation
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle; the judge correctly applied the sentencing guidelines, properly considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and made an appropriate reduction for mitigation. There was no double counting, and the seriousness of the offending justified the sentence imposed.
Court Disposition
Application for permission to appeal against sentence refused; application for extension of time refused.
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