Regina v Ravinder Soni

Regina v Ravinder Soni

The total sentence imposed was proportionate to the overall offending, considering the high culpability, significant aggravating factors, and limited personal mitigation; there was no arguable merit in an appeal against sentence.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Ravinder Soni
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 July 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Grievous Bodily Harm, Extended Determinate Sentence, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Sentencing Grievous Bodily Harm Extended Determinate Sentence Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Ravinder Soni

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 Appropriateness of categorisation under Sentencing Council Guideline
  3. 3 Justification for extended determinate sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The total sentence imposed was proportionate to the overall offending, considering the high culpability, significant aggravating factors, and limited personal mitigation; there was no arguable merit in an appeal against sentence.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • Extension of time refused
  • No leave to appeal granted