R v Lee Alexander

R v Lee Alexander

The sentence imposed was within the range properly open to the judge given the high victim impact and aggravating factors; it was not manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle.

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Parties
Appellant: Lee Alexander; Respondent: The Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 September 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Fraud, Sentencing, Mitigation, Victim Impact, Guidelines Application
Criminal Law Fraud Sentencing Mitigation Victim Impact Guidelines Application

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Parties

Lee Alexander

Appellant

The Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for fraud was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge applied the correct harm category under the guidelines
  3. 3 Whether relevant mitigating factors, including mental health, were properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was within the range properly open to the judge given the high victim impact and aggravating factors; it was not manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of two years and nine months' imprisonment upheld
  • restraining order not to contact victim or her cousin upheld