R v Jake Goodspeed

R v Jake Goodspeed

The sentences imposed were not wrong in principle or manifestly excessive, given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating factors, and the judge's allowance for totality, albeit not conventionally articulated.

Parties
Appellant: Jake Goodspeed; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Wounding With Intent, Drug Conspiracy, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sentencing Wounding With Intent Drug Conspiracy Totality Principle

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Parties

Jake Goodspeed

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed for wounding with intent and drug conspiracy were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge properly applied the principle of totality

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were not wrong in principle or manifestly excessive, given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating factors, and the judge's allowance for totality, albeit not conventionally articulated.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.