RJ, R v

RJ, R v

The total sentence of six and a half years' imprisonment was within the range properly open to the sentencing judge, given the seriousness of the offences and their impact on the victim. The mitigating factors did not render the sentence manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: R J
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 July 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Historic Offences, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Historic Offences Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

R J

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the total sentence imposed was manifestly excessive given the appellant's age at the time of the offences, his age when convicted, his previous good character, his good behaviour since the offences, and his ill-health.

Ratio Decidendi

The total sentence of six and a half years' imprisonment was within the range properly open to the sentencing judge, given the seriousness of the offences and their impact on the victim. The mitigating factors did not render the sentence manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.