Brown, R v

The total sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive, the sentencing judge correctly applied the relevant principles, and the application was without merit.

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, Appeal Against Sentence

Criminal Law Causing or Allowing the Death of a Child Perverting the Course of Justice Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Michelle Brown

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The total sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive, the sentencing judge correctly applied the relevant principles, and the application was without merit.

Court Disposition

application refused