X, R. v

The sentence of 13 years was not manifestly excessive given the facts, including the presence of the child, and the reduction for the guilty plea was more than 10%, so there was no basis for appeal.

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

Criminal Law Attempted Murder Sentencing Appeals

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence of 13 years for attempted murder was manifestly excessive
2 Whether the sentencing judge gave more than a 10% reduction for a guilty plea as indicated

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 13 years was not manifestly excessive given the facts, including the presence of the child, and the reduction for the guilty plea was more than 10%, so there was no basis for appeal.

Court Disposition

permission to appeal refused