Crees, R. v

Crees, R. v

The sentencing judge properly considered the totality of offending, gave appropriate credit for pleas of guilty, and imposed a sentence reflecting the seriousness and escalation of the offences; the sentence was not manifestly excessive and the appeal must be dismissed.

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Parties
Appellant: Jamie Lee Crees; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 October 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Imprisonment for Public Protection, Totality Principle, Dangerousness Provisions
Criminal Law Sentencing Imprisonment for Public Protection Totality Principle Dangerousness Provisions

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Parties

Jamie Lee Crees

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient credit was given for pleas of guilty
  3. 3 Whether the principle of totality was properly applied

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge properly considered the totality of offending, gave appropriate credit for pleas of guilty, and imposed a sentence reflecting the seriousness and escalation of the offences; the sentence was not manifestly excessive and the appeal must be dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Extended sentences of 2 years (12 months custody, 12 months licence) imposed for offences A, B, C, and H concurrent with IPP minimum term.