Challenger, R v

Challenger, R v

The minimum term of five years was excessive in light of sentencing authorities and the appellant's circumstances; a minimum term of four years is appropriate given the seriousness of the offence and risk posed.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Michael Darren Challenger
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 October 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Dangerousness, Knife Crime, Detention for Public Protection
Criminal Law Sentencing Dangerousness Knife Crime Detention for Public Protection

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Michael Darren Challenger

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of detention for public protection with a minimum term of five years was excessive
  2. 2 Whether the appellant posed a significant risk to the public justifying imprisonment for public protection

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum term of five years was excessive in light of sentencing authorities and the appellant's circumstances; a minimum term of four years is appropriate given the seriousness of the offence and risk posed.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Minimum term for detention for public protection reduced from five years to four years