Culleton, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1128 (12 July 2024)

Culleton, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1128 (12 July 2024)

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offending, aggravating factors, and limited mitigation. The principle of totality was properly considered, and the overall sentence was appropriate.

Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 1128
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Harry Culleton
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Totality Principle, Mitigation, Curfew Credit, Victim Surcharge
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Totality Principle Mitigation Curfew Credit Victim Surcharge

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Harry Culleton

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sentences should have been ordered to run concurrently
  3. 3 Proper application of the totality principle

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offending, aggravating factors, and limited mitigation. The principle of totality was properly considered, and the overall sentence was appropriate.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellant to receive credit for 174 days on qualifying curfew, subject to amendment if incorrect.
  • Victim surcharge to be recorded as £156, as stated by the judge.