O'Pray v R. [2025] EWCA Crim 1379 (31 October 2025)

O'Pray v R. [2025] EWCA Crim 1379 (31 October 2025)

Given the aggravating features and the downward adjustment already made for the appellant's age and immaturity, the sentence was not manifestly excessive and the judge had taken full account of all relevant factors.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1379
Parties
Appellant: Liam O'Pray; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Murder, Wounding With Intent, Youth and Maturity in Sentencing
Criminal Law Sentencing Murder Wounding With Intent Youth and Maturity in Sentencing

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Parties

Liam O'Pray

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge failed to give sufficient weight to the appellant's age and maturity, resulting in a manifestly excessive sentence.

Ratio Decidendi

Given the aggravating features and the downward adjustment already made for the appellant's age and immaturity, the sentence was not manifestly excessive and the judge had taken full account of all relevant factors.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.