Jordan, R. v

Jordan, R. v

Given the extreme seriousness of the offences, the appellants' maturity, and the absence of significant mitigating factors beyond age, the sentences of 15 years were not manifestly excessive and the judge was entitled to impose them without further reduction for age.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Sheldon Jordan; Appellant: Reece Barnes; Appellant: Yousef Alquebeiai
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 June 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Wounding With Intent, Youth Offenders, Joint Enterprise
Criminal Law Sentencing Wounding With Intent Youth Offenders Joint Enterprise

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Sheldon Jordan

Appellant

Reece Barnes

Appellant

Yousef Alquebeiai

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed were manifestly excessive given the appellants' ages and roles
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge erred in applying adult sentencing guidelines without sufficient discount for age and maturity
  3. 3 Whether the judge properly considered the individual roles and culpability of each appellant

Ratio Decidendi

Given the extreme seriousness of the offences, the appellants' maturity, and the absence of significant mitigating factors beyond age, the sentences of 15 years were not manifestly excessive and the judge was entitled to impose them without further reduction for age.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentences of 15 years' detention for each appellant upheld