R v Callum McManus

R v Callum McManus

The aggregate sentence imposed was neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive; aggravating features and the appellant's record justified the sentences; objections raised by the appellant were insubstantial.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Callum McManus
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 April 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Breach of Restraining Order, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Domestic Violence, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Breach of Restraining Order Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Sentencing Domestic Violence Totality Principle

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Callum McManus

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge double counted harm in categorising the breach offence
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge failed to apply the totality principle when imposing consecutive sentences
  3. 3 Whether the judge failed to account for pre-charge custody

Ratio Decidendi

The aggregate sentence imposed was neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive; aggravating features and the appellant's record justified the sentences; objections raised by the appellant were insubstantial.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The aggregate sentence of 28 months' imprisonment stands.