Middleton, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 643 (28 March 2025)
The sentence imposed was within the appropriate range for the nature and seriousness of the offences, the Recorder correctly applied the sentencing guidelines, made proper adjustments for actual loss, and gave appropriate discount for guilty pleas. No arguable merit in the grounds for appeal or in the fresh evidence submitted.
- Citation
- [2025] EWCA Crim 643
- Parties
- Prosecution: R; Applicant: Alan Middleton
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 28 March 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
- Legal Topics
- Fraud by False Representation, Bankruptcy Offences, Company Management While Bankrupt, Theft, Sentencing Guidelines, Appeal Against Sentence
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Parties
R
Prosecution
Alan Middleton
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
- 2 Whether the Recorder erred in calculating harm and loss for sentencing
- 3 Whether sufficient mitigation was considered
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence imposed was within the appropriate range for the nature and seriousness of the offences, the Recorder correctly applied the sentencing guidelines, made proper adjustments for actual loss, and gave appropriate discount for guilty pleas. No arguable merit in the grounds for appeal or in the fresh evidence submitted.
Court Disposition
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
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