Parnham, R v

Parnham, R v

The sentencing judge erred by failing to give credit for the applicant's offer to plead guilty to manslaughter, and the sentence of six years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive in light of comparable authorities; the appropriate sentence is four years' imprisonment.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Mark Christopher Gary Parnham
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 February 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Sentencing, Appeal, Credit for Guilty Plea, Domestic Violence
Criminal Law Manslaughter Sentencing Appeal Credit for Guilty Plea Domestic Violence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Mark Christopher Gary Parnham

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in failing to give credit for the applicant's offer to plead guilty to manslaughter
  2. 2 Whether the sentence of six years' imprisonment for involuntary manslaughter was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge erred by failing to give credit for the applicant's offer to plead guilty to manslaughter, and the sentence of six years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive in light of comparable authorities; the appropriate sentence is four years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Sentence of six years' imprisonment quashed
  • Substituted sentence of four years' imprisonment