Dillion, R v

Dillion, R v

The sentence was not manifestly excessive nor was there any ground for suspension; the application was hopeless and warranted a loss of time order.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Geoffrey Robert Dillion
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 August 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Breach of Restraining Order, Threats to Kill, Appeal Against Sentence, Loss of Time Order
Criminal Law Breach of Restraining Order Threats to Kill Appeal Against Sentence Loss of Time Order

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Geoffrey Robert Dillion

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 2 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive or should have been suspended
  2. 2 Whether there was any proper ground for appeal against conviction or sentence
  3. 3 Whether a loss of time order should be imposed

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive nor was there any ground for suspension; the application was hopeless and warranted a loss of time order.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • 28 days of time in custody to date shall not count towards the applicant's total sentence of 2 years' imprisonment