R v Oliver Scott & Anor

R v Oliver Scott & Anor

The sentencing judge correctly applied the relevant guidelines and principles, properly assessed the facts and evidence, and imposed sentences that were neither manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle. The applications for leave to appeal were refused as unarguable.

Parties
Applicant: Oliver Scott; Applicant: Stasious Scott; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Conspiracy to Pervert the Course of Justice, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Manslaughter Conspiracy to Pervert the Course of Justice Sentencing Appeal Procedure Totality Principle

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Parties

Oliver Scott

Applicant

Stasious Scott

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge misapplied the manslaughter guideline
  2. 2 Whether the sentence for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice was excessive or wrong in principle
  3. 3 Whether the principle of totality was properly applied

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge correctly applied the relevant guidelines and principles, properly assessed the facts and evidence, and imposed sentences that were neither manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle. The applications for leave to appeal were refused as unarguable.

Court Disposition

Applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • Extensions of time refused
  • Leave to appeal refused