RR, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1269 (16 May 2023)

RR, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1269 (16 May 2023)

The aggravating features and multiple serious offences justified a custodial term above the guideline range for a single offence, and the judge was entitled to find the applicant dangerous and impose an extended determinate sentence; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Citation
[2023] EWCA Crim 1269
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: R R
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Rape, Indecent Assault, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Extended Determinate Sentence, Historical Sexual Offences
Criminal Law Rape Indecent Assault Sentencing Dangerousness Extended Determinate Sentence Historical Sexual Offences

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

R R

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge was wrong to find the applicant dangerous and impose an extended determinate sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The aggravating features and multiple serious offences justified a custodial term above the guideline range for a single offence, and the judge was entitled to find the applicant dangerous and impose an extended determinate sentence; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused