R v Brian Lungley

R v Brian Lungley

The judge properly considered all relevant factors and guidelines; the refusal to suspend the sentence was within reasonable judicial discretion and did not result in an excessive sentence.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Brian Lungley
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Intentional Strangulation, Domestic Violence, Suspension of Custodial Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Intentional Strangulation Domestic Violence Suspension of Custodial Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Brian Lungley

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the refusal to suspend the custodial sentence was wrong or resulted in an excessive sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The judge properly considered all relevant factors and guidelines; the refusal to suspend the sentence was within reasonable judicial discretion and did not result in an excessive sentence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The sentence of 18 months' imprisonment stands.