R v Daniel Lloyd & Anor

R v Daniel Lloyd & Anor

The sentences imposed on the appellants were too long as insufficient discount was given for attempted offences and the totality principle was not properly applied; the sentences were reduced to achieve just and proportionate outcomes.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Daniel Lloyd; Appellant: Layton Doran
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed; sentences reduced
Legal Topics
Burglary, Attempted Burglary, Dangerous Driving, Aggravated Vehicle Taking, Sentencing, Totality, Guilty Plea Credit, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law Burglary Attempted Burglary Dangerous Driving Aggravated Vehicle Taking Sentencing Totality Guilty Plea Credit +1 more

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 4 Authorities cited 1 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 7
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Daniel Lloyd

Appellant

Layton Doran

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal Judgment

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 principle of totality was properly considered in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed on the appellants were too long as insufficient discount was given for attempted offences and the totality principle was not properly applied; the sentences were reduced to achieve just and proportionate outcomes.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; sentences reduced

Orders

  • Sentences on counts 5 and 6 for Lloyd quashed and replaced with four years' imprisonment each; count 5 concurrent with count 1, count 6 consecutive to count 1; sentence on count 7 to run concurrently with count 6; total sentence for Lloyd is nine years' imprisonment.
  • Sentences on counts 6 and 8 for Doran quashed and replaced with five years' imprisonment on count 6 (less 203 days for qualifying curfew) and 12 months' imprisonment on count 8, to run concurrently; total sentence for Doran is five years' imprisonment less 203 days.