R v Chloe Ann Callow (aka Gough)

R v Chloe Ann Callow (aka Gough)

The suspended custodial sentence was unnecessary and manifestly excessive; a community order with identical requirements would more properly reflect the appellant's culpability and the sentencing guidelines.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Chloe Ann Callow (aka Gough)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 August 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed; suspended sentence quashed; community order substituted
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Assault on Emergency Worker, Community Order, Suspended Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Assault on Emergency Worker Community Order Suspended Sentence

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 2 Authorities cited 1 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 4
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Chloe Ann Callow (aka Gough)

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the suspended custodial sentence was appropriate for the offences committed
  2. 2 Whether the offences passed the custody threshold
  3. 3 Whether a community order would have been sufficient

Ratio Decidendi

The suspended custodial sentence was unnecessary and manifestly excessive; a community order with identical requirements would more properly reflect the appellant's culpability and the sentencing guidelines.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; suspended sentence quashed; community order substituted

Orders

  • Suspended sentence order quashed
  • Community order for 18 months imposed with alcohol treatment and rehabilitation activity requirements identical to those previously ordered