R v Thomas Schreiber

R v Thomas Schreiber

Leave to appeal against sentence is granted due to the seriousness and sensitivity of the case, but the substantive appeal is adjourned to ensure prosecution representation and consideration of victim family views.

Parties
Appellant: Thomas Schreiber; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 December 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal against sentence granted; substantive appeal adjourned.
Legal Topics
Murder, Attempted Murder, Dangerous Driving, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Murder Attempted Murder Dangerous Driving Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Thomas Schreiber

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether leave to appeal against sentence should be granted in a murder, attempted murder, and dangerous driving conviction
  2. 2 Appropriate representation order for sentence appeals
  3. 3 Importance of victim family views in sentencing appeals

Ratio Decidendi

Leave to appeal against sentence is granted due to the seriousness and sensitivity of the case, but the substantive appeal is adjourned to ensure prosecution representation and consideration of victim family views.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal against sentence granted; substantive appeal adjourned.

Orders

  • Representation order granted for leading counsel alone.
  • Substantive appeal to be heard on another day when prosecution can be represented.