R v Rhys Phillips
The sentences imposed were within the guideline ranges, properly reflected the seriousness of the offences and the applicant's criminal history, and were not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle. The Recorder's inadequate sentencing remarks did not render the sentence itself arguable for appeal.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Rhys Phillips
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 17 December 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- leave to appeal refused
- Legal Topics
- Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Perverting the Course of Justice, Sentencing Guidelines, Appeal Against Sentence
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Parties
Rex
Prosecution
Rhys Phillips
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed for assault occasioning actual bodily harm was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the sentence imposed for perverting the course of justice was manifestly excessive
Ratio Decidendi
The sentences imposed were within the guideline ranges, properly reflected the seriousness of the offences and the applicant's criminal history, and were not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle. The Recorder's inadequate sentencing remarks did not render the sentence itself arguable for appeal.
Court Disposition
leave to appeal refused
Orders
- application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
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