R v William George McKinley

R v William George McKinley

The sentence was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating features, the applicant's antecedent record, and the statutory framework allowing for an uplifted sentence for assaults on emergency workers.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: William George McKinley
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Assault on Emergency Worker, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Assault on Emergency Worker Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

William George McKinley

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive for assault on emergency workers
  2. 2 Appropriate application of sentencing guidelines and statutory maximum

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating features, the applicant's antecedent record, and the statutory framework allowing for an uplifted sentence for assaults on emergency workers.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • application for leave to appeal against sentence is refused