Brown, R v [2009] EWCA Crim 2133 (09 October 2009)

Brown, R v [2009] EWCA Crim 2133 (09 October 2009)

The total sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating features, the seriousness of the offences, and the judge's consideration of mitigating factors including the applicant's loss of her child.

Citation
[2009] EWCA Crim 2133
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Michelle Brown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 October 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Causing or Allowing the Death of a Child, Perverting the Course of Justice, Sentencing, Principle of Totality
Criminal Law Causing or Allowing the Death of a Child Perverting the Course of Justice Sentencing Principle of Totality

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Michelle Brown

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the total sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient account was taken of the principle of totality and applicant's previous good character

Ratio Decidendi

The total sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating features, the seriousness of the offences, and the judge's consideration of mitigating factors including the applicant's loss of her child.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Leave to appeal against sentence refused