Rogers, R v [2007] EWHC 369 (QB) (02 March 2007)

Rogers, R v [2007] EWHC 369 (QB) (02 March 2007)

The appropriate minimum term is 12½ years, reduced by time spent on remand, based on the defendant's age, previous good character, lack of premeditation, absence of evidence of attempted sexual intercourse, and the balancing of aggravating and mitigating factors under statutory and judicial guidance.

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Citation
[2007] EWHC 369 (QB)
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Defendant: Merrick Rogers
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 March 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal/review / Minimum Term Determination Post Conviction
Outcome
minimum term set for life sentence
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Minimum Term, Tariff, Sexual Offences
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Minimum Term Tariff Sexual Offences

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Merrick Rogers

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal/review / Minimum Term Determination Post Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate minimum term to be served by the defendant convicted of murder before eligibility for parole?

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate minimum term is 12½ years, reduced by time spent on remand, based on the defendant's age, previous good character, lack of premeditation, absence of evidence of attempted sexual intercourse, and the balancing of aggravating and mitigating factors under statutory and judicial guidance.

Court Disposition

minimum term set for life sentence

Orders

  • Minimum term set at 12½ years, less 12 months and 11 days spent on remand, resulting in a minimum term of 11 years, 5 months and 19 days before eligibility for parole.