R v Lewis Armstrong

R v Lewis Armstrong

The sentencing judge properly considered all relevant statutory and personal factors, including age, maturity, aggravating and mitigating circumstances. There was no error in approach, and the minimum term imposed was not manifestly excessive or wrong in law.

Parties
Applicant: Lewis Armstrong; Respondent: R
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Murder, Attempted Grievous Bodily Harm, Youth Offenders
Criminal Law Sentencing Murder Attempted Grievous Bodily Harm Youth Offenders

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Parties

Lewis Armstrong

Applicant

R

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge gave sufficient weight to the applicant's immaturity and personal mitigation when determining the minimum term for murder
  2. 2 Whether the minimum term imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in law

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge properly considered all relevant statutory and personal factors, including age, maturity, aggravating and mitigating circumstances. There was no error in approach, and the minimum term imposed was not manifestly excessive or wrong in law.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • Renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence is refused