Goodspeed, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 624 (16 May 2023)

Goodspeed, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 624 (16 May 2023)

The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle. The sentencing judge made an allowance for totality, and the aggravating factors justified the sentences. The appeal is dismissed.

Citation
[2023] EWCA Crim 624
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Jake Goodspeed
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment on Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Wounding With Intent, Conspiracy to Supply Drugs, Totality Principle, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Sentencing Wounding With Intent Conspiracy to Supply Drugs Totality Principle Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Jake Goodspeed

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment on Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed for wounding with intent and conspiracy to supply cocaine were manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge properly applied the totality principle

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle. The sentencing judge made an allowance for totality, and the aggravating factors justified the sentences. The appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed