X, R. v [2013] EWCA Crim 1173 (14 June 2013)

X, R. v [2013] EWCA Crim 1173 (14 June 2013)

The sentence of 13 years was within the guideline range, the reduction for the guilty plea exceeded 10%, and the starting point was not necessarily 15 years; therefore, the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Citation
[2013] EWCA Crim 1173
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: X
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 June 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Attempted Murder, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Attempted Murder Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

X

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 13 years for attempted murder was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge gave sufficient credit for the guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 13 years was within the guideline range, the reduction for the guilty plea exceeded 10%, and the starting point was not necessarily 15 years; therefore, the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

permission to appeal refused