D.P.P. (People) v. Ward [2008] IECCA 105 (25 July 2008)

D.P.P. (People) v. Ward [2008] IECCA 105 (25 July 2008)

The trial judge balanced the quantum of sentence correctly and did not err in principle by imposing consecutive sentences; application for leave to appeal must be dismissed.

Citation
[2008] IECCA 105
Parties
Prosecutor: Director of Public Prosecutions; Applicant: Anthony Ward
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
25 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Severity of Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Appeal Against Sentence, Credibility of Complainant, Consecutive Sentencing
Criminal Law Appeal Against Sentence Credibility of Complainant Consecutive Sentencing

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Parties

Director of Public Prosecutions

Prosecutor

Anthony Ward

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Severity of Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the severity of sentence imposed was excessive
  2. 2 Whether consecutive sentences were appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge balanced the quantum of sentence correctly and did not err in principle by imposing consecutive sentences; application for leave to appeal must be dismissed.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal against severity of sentence is dismissed.