Oldfield, R. v

Oldfield, R. v

There was no real possibility of bias as the judge's relationship with counsel was minimal and professional; the guilty plea was entered voluntarily after proper advice; the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive and should be reduced.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Ryan Alexander Oldfield
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 November 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against sentence allowed in part
Legal Topics
Change of Plea, Apparent Bias, Rape, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Change of Plea Apparent Bias Rape Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Ryan Alexander Oldfield

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge should have recused himself due to apparent bias
  2. 2 Whether the appellant should have been allowed to withdraw his guilty plea
  3. 3 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

There was no real possibility of bias as the judge's relationship with counsel was minimal and professional; the guilty plea was entered voluntarily after proper advice; the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive and should be reduced.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against sentence allowed in part

Orders

  • Conviction stands
  • Sentence reduced to 5 years' detention, less time spent in custody on remand and half the time spent under curfew