Wilson, R v

Wilson, R v

The grounds of appeal against conviction did not amount to arguable grounds and did not cast doubt on the safety of the conviction. The sentence, though at the upper end, was not manifestly excessive. The judge was entitled to find dangerousness and impose an extended sentence based on the facts and history of violence.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Ricardo Wilson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 October 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal against conviction refused; appeal against sentence dismissed.
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Appeal Against Conviction, Appeal Against Sentence, Domestic Violence, Dangerousness Assessment
Criminal Law Manslaughter Appeal Against Conviction Appeal Against Sentence Domestic Violence Dangerousness Assessment

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Ricardo Wilson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for manslaughter was unsafe due to alleged failings by trial counsel and procedural irregularities
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle, including the finding of dangerousness and imposition of an extended sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The grounds of appeal against conviction did not amount to arguable grounds and did not cast doubt on the safety of the conviction. The sentence, though at the upper end, was not manifestly excessive. The judge was entitled to find dangerousness and impose an extended sentence based on the facts and history of violence.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction refused; appeal against sentence dismissed.