R v GMB

R v GMB

The sentencing judge did not specifically consider the effect of the previous sentence in light of the totality principle, but upon review, the Court of Appeal found that the total sentence for all offences was not manifestly excessive and no further reduction was required.

Parties
Prosecution: R; Appellant: G M B
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Totality Principle, Indecent Assault, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Totality Principle Indecent Assault Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

R

Prosecution

G M B

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge failed to properly apply the totality principle in light of a previous sentence for similar offences, rendering the consecutive sentence manifestly excessive.

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge did not specifically consider the effect of the previous sentence in light of the totality principle, but upon review, the Court of Appeal found that the total sentence for all offences was not manifestly excessive and no further reduction was required.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed