R v Richard Collins

R v Richard Collins

The sentence imposed was within the reasonable range set by the Sentencing Council Guidelines, and the delay and mitigation were properly considered; the sentence was neither manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Richard Collins
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Fraud, Sentencing, Delay in Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Fraud Sentencing Delay in Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Richard Collins

Applicant

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 insufficient weight was given to the delay between plea and sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was within the reasonable range set by the Sentencing Council Guidelines, and the delay and mitigation were properly considered; the sentence was neither manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against sentence refused