Rix, R v

Rix, R v

Given the deliberate targeting of a highly vulnerable victim, the destabilising and traumatic effects of the offences, and the totality of the offending, a sentence of 6 years' imprisonment was stern but not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: Stephen Richard Rix
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 October 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Burglary, Obtaining Property by Deception, Blackmail, Vulnerability of Victim
Criminal Law Sentencing Burglary Obtaining Property by Deception Blackmail Vulnerability of Victim

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Stephen Richard Rix

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 6 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive given the circumstances of the offences and the applicant's mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the deliberate targeting of a highly vulnerable victim, the destabilising and traumatic effects of the offences, and the totality of the offending, a sentence of 6 years' imprisonment was stern but not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against sentence refused