Taylor, R v

Taylor, R v

The judge was correct to increase the starting point for the minimum term from 15 to 18 years due to significant aggravating features, and the subsequent reduction for the guilty plea was appropriate; the minimum term of 15 years was not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Michael Taylor
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 April 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Murder, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Minimum Term
Criminal Law Sentencing Murder Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Minimum Term

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Michael Taylor

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term of 15 years for murder was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate weight to aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was correct to increase the starting point for the minimum term from 15 to 18 years due to significant aggravating features, and the subsequent reduction for the guilty plea was appropriate; the minimum term of 15 years was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Minimum term of 15 years for life imprisonment upheld