Austin v R. [2023] EWCA Crim 1192 (16 October 2023)

Austin v R. [2023] EWCA Crim 1192 (16 October 2023)

No error of principle was found in the judge's approach; the factors identified justified the upward adjustment to the starting point for each set of offences, and the total sentence imposed was just and proportionate to the offending as a whole.

Citation
[2023] EWCA Crim 1192
Parties
Appellant: Leon Austin; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 October 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Appeal, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Rape Sentencing Sexual Offences Appeal Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Totality Principle

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Parties

Leon Austin

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge double-counted aggravating factors
  3. 3 Whether sufficient weight was given to mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

No error of principle was found in the judge's approach; the factors identified justified the upward adjustment to the starting point for each set of offences, and the total sentence imposed was just and proportionate to the offending as a whole.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed