R v Gareth Owen

R v Gareth Owen

Given the persistent scale and value of the thefts, and the appellant's extensive previous convictions, the Recorder was entitled to depart from the guidelines and impose a severe sentence reflecting the totality of offending; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Gareth Owen
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Theft, Sentencing, Sentencing Council Guidelines, Appeal Against Sentence, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Theft Sentencing Sentencing Council Guidelines Appeal Against Sentence Totality Principle

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Gareth Owen

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Recorder erred in departing from the Sentencing Council Guidelines for theft offences
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

Given the persistent scale and value of the thefts, and the appellant's extensive previous convictions, the Recorder was entitled to depart from the guidelines and impose a severe sentence reflecting the totality of offending; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 32 months' imprisonment for each offence to run concurrently upheld