Hunt, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 629 (23 May 2024)

Hunt, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 629 (23 May 2024)

The sentencing judge properly applied the statutory framework, took full account of mitigation, and the minimum term imposed on Hunt was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle. Any disparity resulted from the statutory scheme, not judicial error.

Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 629
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Tyler John Hunt
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing of Young Offenders, Minimum Term, Disparity in Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing of Young Offenders Minimum Term Disparity in Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Tyler John Hunt

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term imposed on Tyler Hunt was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle due to disparity with co-accused's sentence and insufficient weight to mitigation.

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge properly applied the statutory framework, took full account of mitigation, and the minimum term imposed on Hunt was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle. Any disparity resulted from the statutory scheme, not judicial error.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Appeal against sentence dismissed