R v Andrew Welsh

R v Andrew Welsh

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, intensity, and psychological impact of the offending, the aggravating features, and the appellant's antecedents. The judge's categorisation and credit for guilty pleas were proper. The appeal against sentence is dismissed.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Andrew Welsh
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 April 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Controlling or Coercive Behaviour, Dangerous Driving, Driving Whilst Disqualified, Sentencing, Domestic Abuse
Criminal Law Controlling or Coercive Behaviour Dangerous Driving Driving Whilst Disqualified Sentencing Domestic Abuse

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Andrew Welsh

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for controlling or coercive behaviour, dangerous driving, and driving whilst disqualified was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in categorising the offence and applying aggravating and mitigating factors
  3. 3 Whether sufficient credit was given for guilty pleas

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, intensity, and psychological impact of the offending, the aggravating features, and the appellant's antecedents. The judge's categorisation and credit for guilty pleas were proper. The appeal against sentence is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against sentence dismissed
  • Disqualification from driving clarified: 4 years for dangerous driving (count 7), 2 years concurrent for driving whilst disqualified (count 6), extension period of 7 months 15 days (counts 6 and 7), uplift period of 13 months 15 days (count 2), total disqualification 68 months 30 days