Ayres, R v

Ayres, R v

The sentencing judge was entitled to find, on the evidence of Dr Halsey and the circumstances of the offence, that the complainant suffered serious and long-term psychological harm, justifying the minimum term imposed.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Martin Ayres
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 March 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Attempted Murder, Sentencing, Psychological Harm, Minimum Term, Life Imprisonment
Criminal Law Attempted Murder Sentencing Psychological Harm Minimum Term Life Imprisonment

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Martin Ayres

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in finding that the complainant suffered serious and long-term psychological harm
  2. 2 Whether the minimum term of 10 years' custody was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to find, on the evidence of Dr Halsey and the circumstances of the offence, that the complainant suffered serious and long-term psychological harm, justifying the minimum term imposed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.