Angrish, R. v

Angrish, R. v

The five-year sentence was correct as mitigation factors were fully considered and the aggravating feature of using a vehicle as a weapon with intent to cause serious harm justified the sentence.

Parties
Appellant: Paul Angrish; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 June 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Grievous Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Mitigation, Provocation
Criminal Law Dangerous Driving Grievous Bodily Harm Sentencing Mitigation Provocation

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Parties

Paul Angrish

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the five-year sentence for causing grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving was excessive
  2. 2 Whether mitigation factors such as good character and provocation were adequately considered

Ratio Decidendi

The five-year sentence was correct as mitigation factors were fully considered and the aggravating feature of using a vehicle as a weapon with intent to cause serious harm justified the sentence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of five years' imprisonment upheld
  • Disqualification from driving for six years and until extended test passed