Morad, R. v

The sentences imposed were manifestly excessive in light of the mitigating factors, including early guilty pleas, previous good character, limited degree of sexual assault, and minor physical injury. The appropriate sentences are 15 months' imprisonment for sexual assault and 9 months' imprisonment for assault occasioning actual bodily harm, to run consecutively.

Parties: Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Omed Morad
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 04 March 2008
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Sentencing, Sexual Assault, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Principle of Totality

Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Assault Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Principle of Totality

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Omed Morad

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentences imposed for sexual assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm were manifestly excessive
2 Application of Sentencing Guidelines Council's Definitive Guideline
3 Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

Sentence for sexual assault reduced from two years to 15 months' imprisonment.
Sentence for assault occasioning actual bodily harm reduced from 12 months to 9 months' imprisonment, to run consecutively.