Lloyd & Anor, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1565 (11 November 2025)

Lloyd & Anor, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1565 (11 November 2025)

The original sentences failed to sufficiently discount for attempted offences and did not properly apply the totality principle, resulting in manifestly excessive sentences. The sentences were quashed and replaced with reduced terms and adjusted driving disqualifications to achieve just and proportionate outcomes.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1565
Parties
Prosecution: R; Appellant: Daniel Lloyd; Appellant: Layton Doran
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeals allowed; sentences quashed and substituted
Legal Topics
Burglary, Attempted Burglary, Dangerous Driving, Aggravated Vehicle Taking, Sentencing, Totality Principle, Guilty Plea Credit, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law Burglary Attempted Burglary Dangerous Driving Aggravated Vehicle Taking Sentencing Totality Principle Guilty Plea Credit +1 more

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Parties

R

Prosecution

Daniel Lloyd

Appellant

Layton Doran

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed on the appellants were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether appropriate discounts were applied for attempted offences
  3. 3 Whether the totality principle was properly observed in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The original sentences failed to sufficiently discount for attempted offences and did not properly apply the totality principle, resulting in manifestly excessive sentences. The sentences were quashed and replaced with reduced terms and adjusted driving disqualifications to achieve just and proportionate outcomes.

Court Disposition

appeals allowed; sentences quashed and substituted

Orders

  • For Lloyd: sentences on counts 5 and 6 quashed and replaced with four years' imprisonment each; count 5 concurrent with count 1, count 6 consecutive to count 1; count 7 to run concurrently with count 6; total sentence nine years' imprisonment; driving disqualification of six years and six months plus extended test...
  • For Doran: sentences on counts 6 and 8 quashed and replaced with five years' imprisonment (count 6, less 203 days for curfew) and 12 months' imprisonment (count 8), to run concurrently; total sentence five years' imprisonment less 203 days; driving disqualification of three years and 263 days.