R v Shahnur Rahman

R v Shahnur Rahman

The Recorder correctly applied the Sentencing Council Guideline, properly characterised the offending, and gave appropriate consideration to aggravating and mitigating factors and reduction for attempt; the sentences were not manifestly excessive and the grounds of appeal were not arguable.

Parties
Applicant: Shahnur Rahman; Applicant: Ridwanur Rahman; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 May 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
applications for extension of time and leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Attempted Grievous Bodily Harm, Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal
Criminal Law Sentencing Attempted Grievous Bodily Harm Extension of Time Leave to Appeal

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Parties

Shahnur Rahman

Applicant

Ridwanur Rahman

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Recorder erred in categorising the offending as culpability A under the Sentencing Guidelines
  2. 2 Whether there was an abuse of power and revenge attack
  3. 3 Whether sufficient mitigation and reduction for attempt was applied

Ratio Decidendi

The Recorder correctly applied the Sentencing Council Guideline, properly characterised the offending, and gave appropriate consideration to aggravating and mitigating factors and reduction for attempt; the sentences were not manifestly excessive and the grounds of appeal were not arguable.

Court Disposition

applications for extension of time and leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • applications for extension of time refused
  • applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused