Morgan, R. v

Morgan, R. v

The judge was entitled to categorise the offence as category 2 due to the seriousness of the injury and aggravating features from previous convictions; the sentence was within the appropriate range and limited credit for the late plea was justified.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Malaki Morgan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 April 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Grievous Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Credit for Plea
Criminal Law Grievous Bodily Harm Sentencing Dangerousness Credit for Plea

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Malaki Morgan

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the sentence of 30 months manifestly excessive?
  2. 2 Was the offence correctly categorised under the sentencing guidelines?
  3. 3 Was proper credit given for the guilty plea?

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to categorise the offence as category 2 due to the seriousness of the injury and aggravating features from previous convictions; the sentence was within the appropriate range and limited credit for the late plea was justified.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against sentence dismissed.