Challis, R. v [2016] EWCA Crim 526 (22 March 2016)

Challis, R. v [2016] EWCA Crim 526 (22 March 2016)

The sentence of three years' imprisonment for causing serious physical harm to a vulnerable infant was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence, the vulnerability of the victim, and the applicant's culpability.

Citation
[2016] EWCA Crim 526
Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: Matthew Leon Challis
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 March 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Causing or Allowing Serious Physical Harm to a Child, Sentencing Guidelines, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Child Protection Causing or Allowing Serious Physical Harm to a Child Sentencing Guidelines Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Matthew Leon Challis

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate level of sentence for a conviction under section 5 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 for causing serious physical harm to a child?
  2. 2 Did the trial judge err in categorising the offence and in the weight given to mitigating factors?

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of three years' imprisonment for causing serious physical harm to a vulnerable infant was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence, the vulnerability of the victim, and the applicant's culpability.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal refused