Taylor, R. [2024] EWCA Crim 615 (17 May 2024)

Taylor, R. [2024] EWCA Crim 615 (17 May 2024)

The sentencing judge's findings of severe psychological harm, particular vulnerability, and significant planning were supported by the evidence and not irrational or inconsistent; the uplift for concurrent offending and previous conviction was not manifestly excessive; the sentence was not excessive and the appeal is dismissed.

Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 615
Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Marcus Taylor
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Rape, Sexual Offences, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Sentencing Rape Sexual Offences Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Marcus Taylor

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge was wrong to find severe psychological harm
  3. 3 Whether the judge was wrong to find particular vulnerability due to personal circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge's findings of severe psychological harm, particular vulnerability, and significant planning were supported by the evidence and not irrational or inconsistent; the uplift for concurrent offending and previous conviction was not manifestly excessive; the sentence was not excessive and the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed