Mullen, R v

Mullen, R v

The judge was correct in fixing a tariff period of 35 years for life imprisonment, having made express allowance for the applicant's guilty plea and youth. No further discount was required, and the sentence was not excessive given the aggravating features and statutory framework.

Parties
Applicant: Michael Patrick Mullen; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 February 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Murder, Rape, Tariff Period, Whole Life Order, Guilty Plea
Criminal Law Sentencing Murder Rape Tariff Period Whole Life Order Guilty Plea

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Parties

Michael Patrick Mullen

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the tariff period of 35 years for life imprisonment was excessive given the applicant's guilty plea, age, and maturity
  2. 2 Whether sufficient credit was given for the applicant's guilty plea and youth

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was correct in fixing a tariff period of 35 years for life imprisonment, having made express allowance for the applicant's guilty plea and youth. No further discount was required, and the sentence was not excessive given the aggravating features and statutory framework.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • application for leave to appeal against sentence is refused