R v Monika Solarska

R v Monika Solarska

Given the appellant's leading and persistent role in an elaborate and nearly successful cover-up of a killing at the upper end of manslaughter, the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive but just and proportionate.

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Parties
Appellant: Monika Solarska; Respondent: Rex (The Crown)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Perverting the Course of Justice, Manslaughter, Sentencing, Joint Enterprise
Criminal Law Perverting the Course of Justice Manslaughter Sentencing Joint Enterprise

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Parties

Monika Solarska

Appellant

Rex (The Crown)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the sentence of five years and six months' imprisonment for perverting the course of justice manifestly excessive?
  2. 2 Did the judge err in her assessment of the appellant's role and culpability?
  3. 3 Should the sentence have been reduced further for the guilty plea or due to disparity with co-defendants?

Ratio Decidendi

Given the appellant's leading and persistent role in an elaborate and nearly successful cover-up of a killing at the upper end of manslaughter, the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive but just and proportionate.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of five years and six months' imprisonment for perverting the course of justice upheld.