AG’s reference of sentence as too lenient. The offender seeks to challenge the same sentence on the ground that it was manifestly excessive – four years ten months’ imprisonment following a guilty plea to the lesser offence of manslaughter on an indictment containing a count of murder. The plea was accepted by the Crown. The death in question had resulted from a single punch administered by the offender.
[2020] EWCA Crim 902
Bailii
England and Wales
Updated: 20 September 2021; Ref: scu.652832