Palmer, R v

Palmer, R v

The total sentence of three years imprisonment, though at the upper end of the range, was not manifestly excessive given the escalating series of offences, repeated failure to surrender to bail, and the appellant's prior convictions.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Jason Palmer
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 January 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Theft, Burglary, Failure to Surrender to Bail, Consecutive Sentencing
Criminal Law Sentencing Theft Burglary Failure to Surrender to Bail Consecutive Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Jason Palmer

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the total sentence of three years imprisonment was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The total sentence of three years imprisonment, though at the upper end of the range, was not manifestly excessive given the escalating series of offences, repeated failure to surrender to bail, and the appellant's prior convictions.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.