R v Geoffrey Butler

R v Geoffrey Butler

The overall sentence of three years and ten weeks' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating factors and the inherent harm in intentional strangulation. The sentencing approach was appropriate, and the appeal is dismissed.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Geoffrey Butler
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Intentional Strangulation, Breach of Non Molestation Order, Domestic Violence
Criminal Law Sentencing Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Intentional Strangulation Breach of Non Molestation Order Domestic Violence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Geoffrey Butler

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the overall sentence of three years and ten weeks' imprisonment was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Proper categorisation of the assault occasioning actual bodily harm offence under sentencing guidelines
  3. 3 Appropriate sentencing approach where intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm are charged together

Ratio Decidendi

The overall sentence of three years and ten weeks' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating factors and the inherent harm in intentional strangulation. The sentencing approach was appropriate, and the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of three years and ten weeks' imprisonment upheld