Hussain, R. v

Hussain, R. v

The sentence of five-and-a-half years was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence, the use of a knife, and the applicant's previous convictions. The only adjustment required was to order detention in a young offender institution due to the applicant's age.

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Parties
Applicant: Omar Mohamed Hussain; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 April 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application rejected with adjustment
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Youth Offenders
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Youth Offenders

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Parties

Omar Mohamed Hussain

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in categorising the robbery as category 2A under the Sentencing Council Guideline for Robbery
  2. 2 Whether the applicant's role was lesser than his co-defendant's
  3. 3 Whether the uplift for previous convictions was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of five-and-a-half years was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence, the use of a knife, and the applicant's previous convictions. The only adjustment required was to order detention in a young offender institution due to the applicant's age.

Court Disposition

application rejected with adjustment

Orders

  • Renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence rejected
  • Sentence to be served as detention in a young offender institution