Moore v R

Moore v R

The finding of dangerousness was justified as the appellant was willing to participate in violent robberies, creating a significant risk of serious harm to the public. The judge properly considered and rejected the sufficiency of an extended sentence and gave adequate reasons for the sentence imposed. There was no basis to interfere with the sentence or the discount for plea.

Parties
Appellant: William Moore; Respondent: The Queen
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 August 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Dangerousness, Imprisonment for Public Protection, Extended Sentence, Handling Stolen Goods, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Firearms Offences, Sentencing Principles
Criminal Law Dangerousness Imprisonment for Public Protection Extended Sentence Handling Stolen Goods Conspiracy to Commit Robbery Firearms Offences Sentencing Principles

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Parties

William Moore

Appellant

The Queen

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the finding of dangerousness was justified for the purposes of imposing imprisonment for public protection
  2. 2 Whether an extended sentence would have been sufficient protection to the public instead of imprisonment for public protection
  3. 3 Whether the starting point for sentence and the discount for plea were appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The finding of dangerousness was justified as the appellant was willing to participate in violent robberies, creating a significant risk of serious harm to the public. The judge properly considered and rejected the sufficiency of an extended sentence and gave adequate reasons for the sentence imposed. There was no basis to interfere with the sentence or the discount for plea.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Appeal against sentence dismissed