HUSBAND APPEAL ??

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Re: HUSBAND APPEAL ??

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michael scuffil wrote: Mon Dec 03, 2018 11:04 am Look, I have said in other posts that I think victims ought, in cases of crimes against the person, be formally legally represented at all stages of the case against the accused. It is widely reported that in the English system, where they are not, victims often feel let down or left out.
2 very simple questions which hopefuly will get a yes or no answer and no more.

A) The appeal court or whomever equivalent can appeal for a sentence to be increased. Can an interested party (perhaps the victim) through a barrister effectively appeal for a longer sentence?
B) would the appeal court / equivalent even listen to such interested party if that party asked them to request an appeal?
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Re: HUSBAND APPEAL ??

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I think the answer is 'Formally, no.'

Courts ask for a 'victim impact report', I believe. Better than nothing, but not the same thing.
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Re: HUSBAND APPEAL ??

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You are right Michael.
I was at court for Husbands sentencing.
The victims statements made very harrowing listening. I have no doubt this influenced the sentence passed down by the Judge.
His leave for appeal was a waste of time from the start.
Unfortunately, the Court had no power to increase the sentence.
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