Gorringe, R. v

Gorringe, R. v

The offences were of such seriousness and depravity that the sentences imposed, including consecutive extended sentences, were justified and not manifestly excessive; the principle of totality was properly applied, and no further reduction was warranted despite the overlap with previous offending.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Anthony Joseph Gorringe
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 March 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Totality Principle, Dangerous Offenders, Extended Sentences
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Totality Principle Dangerous Offenders Extended Sentences

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Anthony Joseph Gorringe

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the principle of totality was properly applied
  3. 3 Whether the appellant's previous sentence should have affected the current sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The offences were of such seriousness and depravity that the sentences imposed, including consecutive extended sentences, were justified and not manifestly excessive; the principle of totality was properly applied, and no further reduction was warranted despite the overlap with previous offending.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.