Rogers, R v

Rogers, R v

The appropriate minimum term is 12½ years, reduced by time spent in custody on remand, resulting in a minimum term of 11 years, 5 months and 19 days, based on the balance of aggravating and mitigating factors, and in accordance with statutory and judicial guidance.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Defendant: Merrick Rogers
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 March 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Review / Minimum Term Determination
Outcome
minimum term set for life sentence
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Minimum Term, Tariff, Mitigating Factors, Aggravating Factors
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Minimum Term Tariff Mitigating Factors Aggravating Factors

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Merrick Rogers

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Review / Minimum Term Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate minimum term to be served by the defendant for the offence of murder, considering aggravating and mitigating factors?

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate minimum term is 12½ years, reduced by time spent in custody on remand, resulting in a minimum term of 11 years, 5 months and 19 days, based on the balance of aggravating and mitigating factors, and in accordance with statutory and judicial guidance.

Court Disposition

minimum term set for life sentence

Orders

  • The minimum term to be served by the defendant is 11 years, 5 months and 19 days, after deduction of time spent on remand.
  • The defendant will remain on licence for life after release and may be recalled to prison at any time.