R v Gavin Lawson

R v Gavin Lawson

The sentence of three and a half years was not manifestly excessive given the significant planning, aggravating features, and the relevance of the appellant's previous convictions to the current offending.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Gavin Lawson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Burglary, Sentencing, Aggravating Factors, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Burglary Sentencing Aggravating Factors Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Gavin Lawson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for burglary was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the uplift for previous convictions was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of three and a half years was not manifestly excessive given the significant planning, aggravating features, and the relevance of the appellant's previous convictions to the current offending.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 42 months' imprisonment upheld
  • Reduction of 390 days for qualifying curfew confirmed