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ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S REFERENCES (NOS. 3 AND 4 OF 2005) sub nom R v CROWLEY : R v LLEWELYN (2005)

PUBLISHED March 7, 2005
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On a "not guilty" plea a sentence of two to three years' detention was appropriate for manslaughter caused by one blow severe enough to cause the victim to fall over but the court would not interfere with a sentence of eighteen months' detention taking account of double jeopardy. A sentence of four months' detention was unduly lenient in respect of an attempt to cause grievous bodily harm with a kick to the head or armpit but the court would not interfere in the particular circumstances of the case.

[2005] EWCA Crim 574

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