R v L D J

R v L D J

The applicant's conviction is safe as the guilty plea was unequivocal and voluntary, and the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive nor contrary to sentencing guidelines; statutory errors in sentencing cannot be remedied without imposing a more severe sentence, which is prohibited.

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Parties
Prosecution: R; Applicant: L D J; Victim: V
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
renewed applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Appeals, Sentencing, Reporting Restrictions
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Appeals Sentencing Reporting Restrictions

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Parties

R

Prosecution

L D J

Applicant

V

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether conviction is unsafe due to alleged equivocal guilty plea
  2. 2 whether sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  3. 3 whether sentencing complied with statutory requirements

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's conviction is safe as the guilty plea was unequivocal and voluntary, and the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive nor contrary to sentencing guidelines; statutory errors in sentencing cannot be remedied without imposing a more severe sentence, which is prohibited.

Court Disposition

renewed applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused

Orders

  • application for extension of time refused
  • original sentence of 26 years' imprisonment to stand