Langley, R. v
The offences, particularly Count 3, fell within category 1A due to the severe consequences for the victims and business; the sentences imposed were proportionate and respected the principle of totality; the grounds for appeal were unarguable.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Samuel Jonathan Langley
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 20 February 2018
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Renew Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- application refused
- Legal Topics
- Robbery, Sentencing, Totality Principle, Bladed Article Offences
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
Samuel Jonathan Langley
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Renew Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the starting point for sentencing was too high given aggravating features
- 2 Whether sufficient allowance was made for the principle of totality in sentencing
Ratio Decidendi
The offences, particularly Count 3, fell within category 1A due to the severe consequences for the victims and business; the sentences imposed were proportionate and respected the principle of totality; the grounds for appeal were unarguable.
Court Disposition
application refused
Orders
- application for extension of time to renew leave to appeal against sentence is refused
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