R v Romain Lapierre

R v Romain Lapierre

The minimum term imposed was not manifestly excessive. The judge was entitled to find intention to kill and to give limited weight to mitigation. The aggravating factors justified the sentence.

Parties
Applicant: Romain Lapierre; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Robbery, Sentencing, Appeals
Criminal Law Murder Robbery Sentencing Appeals

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Parties

Romain Lapierre

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

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 Whether the judge erred in finding intention to kill
  3. 3 Whether the judge failed to take proper account of the applicant's age and mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum term imposed was not manifestly excessive. The judge was entitled to find intention to kill and to give limited weight to mitigation. The aggravating factors justified the sentence.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
  • application for representation order refused