R v Darren Hugh Hollywood

R v Darren Hugh Hollywood

The sentence of 30 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive as the judge correctly applied the starting point, considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and the notional sentence after trial of 40 months was within the reasonable range.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Darren Hugh Hollywood
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Indecent Images of Children, Distribution of Indecent Images, Mitigation, Aggravating Factors
Criminal Law Sentencing Indecent Images of Children Distribution of Indecent Images Mitigation Aggravating Factors

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Darren Hugh Hollywood

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 30 months' imprisonment for making and distributing indecent photographs of children was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge properly considered aggravating and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 30 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive as the judge correctly applied the starting point, considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and the notional sentence after trial of 40 months was within the reasonable range.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 30 months' imprisonment upheld
  • Concurrent sentences of eight months' imprisonment on other counts upheld