Regina v Marcus Ong
The total sentence imposed was manifestly excessive given the balance of aggravating and mitigating factors and the applicant's youth at the time of the offence; the appropriate sentence should reflect a one-third reduction from the adult starting point.
- Parties
- Respondent: Regina; Applicant: Marcus Ong
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 04 August 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Common Assault, Young Offender Sentencing, Mitigation, Totality
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Parties
Regina
Respondent
Marcus Ong
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the original sentence was manifestly excessive
- 2 Appropriate reduction for youth at time of offence
- 3 Proper application of sentencing guidelines for young offenders
Ratio Decidendi
The total sentence imposed was manifestly excessive given the balance of aggravating and mitigating factors and the applicant's youth at the time of the offence; the appropriate sentence should reflect a one-third reduction from the adult starting point.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed
Orders
- Sentences imposed below quashed
- Substituted sentence: 16 months' detention in a young offender institution on count 6
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