Heer, R v

Heer, R v

The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle; the aggravating factors justified placing the sentence at the top of the range, and the mitigating factors were properly considered; there was no double counting of aggravating factors.

Parties
Applicant: Ravinder Singh Heer; Respondent: The Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 April 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Sentencing, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Manslaughter Sentencing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Ravinder Singh Heer

Applicant

The Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether aggravating and mitigating factors were properly considered
  3. 3 Whether there was double counting of aggravating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle; the aggravating factors justified placing the sentence at the top of the range, and the mitigating factors were properly considered; there was no double counting of aggravating factors.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal against sentence is dismissed.