Black, R v

Black, R v

The sentence of five years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence, the risk posed, and the relevant sentencing authorities.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: William James Black
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 February 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Arson, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence, Recklessness
Criminal Law Arson Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence Recklessness

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

William James Black

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of five years' imprisonment for arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered, was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of five years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence, the risk posed, and the relevant sentencing authorities.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.