REX v ROSS LAMBERT

REX v ROSS LAMBERT

The Recorder was entitled to take a starting point of six years due to significant aggravating features and then reduce it by 25% for the guilty plea; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Applicant: Ross Lambert; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 September 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Arson, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Extended Sentence
Criminal Law Arson Sentencing Dangerousness Extended Sentence

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Parties

Ross Lambert

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the Recorder was entitled to take a starting point above the guideline range

Ratio Decidendi

The Recorder was entitled to take a starting point of six years due to significant aggravating features and then reduce it by 25% for the guilty plea; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence upheld