Chapman, R. v

Chapman, R. v

The sentence, though severe, was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offences, the appellant's criminal history, and the fact that the later offences were committed while on bail.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Lee Kris Chapman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 July 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Attempted Robbery, Racially Aggravated Assault, Battery, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sentencing Attempted Robbery Racially Aggravated Assault Battery Totality Principle

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Lee Kris Chapman

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the total sentence imposed was manifestly excessive given the appellant's age and circumstances
  2. 2 Whether the attempted robbery and associated offences warranted the sentences imposed
  3. 3 Comparison with precedent regarding sentencing for similar offences

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence, though severe, was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offences, the appellant's criminal history, and the fact that the later offences were committed while on bail.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.