Solarska, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1732 (22 November 2022)

Solarska, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1732 (22 November 2022)

Given the appellant's leading and persistent role in a sophisticated cover-up following a Category 1A manslaughter, the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive but just and proportionate to the gravity of the offending.

Citation
[2022] EWCA Crim 1732
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant/defendant: Monika Solarska
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Perverting the Course of Justice, Manslaughter, Sentencing, Joint Enterprise, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Perverting the Course of Justice Manslaughter Sentencing Joint Enterprise Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Monika Solarska

Appellant/defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for perverting the course of justice was manifestly excessive given the appellant's role and the gravity of the principal offence

Ratio Decidendi

Given the appellant's leading and persistent role in a sophisticated cover-up following a Category 1A manslaughter, the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive but just and proportionate to the gravity of the offending.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The sentence of five years and six months' imprisonment is upheld.