Black, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 381 (23 February 2010)

Black, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 381 (23 February 2010)

The five-year sentence was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence and relevant sentencing precedents.

Citation
[2010] EWCA Crim 381
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: William James Black
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 February 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Arson, Sentencing, Recklessness, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Arson Sentencing Recklessness Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

William James Black

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the five-year sentence for arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered, was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The five-year sentence was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence and relevant sentencing precedents.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of five years' imprisonment upheld