Laverick, R. v

Laverick, R. v

The sentencing judge was justified in treating the case as category 1 and above, given the extreme risk and premeditation, and in finding dangerousness based on the risk to the victim and future partners; the sentence and extended licence were appropriate.

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Parties
Appellant: Mark Laverick; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 June 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Attempted Grievous Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Extended Sentence, Restraining Order
Criminal Law Attempted Grievous Bodily Harm Sentencing Dangerousness Extended Sentence Restraining Order

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Parties

Mark Laverick

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the starting point for the determinate custodial term was too high
  2. 2 Whether there was a sufficient basis for a finding of dangerousness justifying an extended sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was justified in treating the case as category 1 and above, given the extreme risk and premeditation, and in finding dangerousness based on the risk to the victim and future partners; the sentence and extended licence were appropriate.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 10 years' custody and 5 years' extended licence affirmed
  • Indefinite restraining order affirmed