Dunbar, R v
The sentencing judge correctly applied the principle of totality and imposed consecutive sentences for serious and separate offences; the overall sentence was not manifestly excessive.
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- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: John David Lewis Dunbar
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 02 November 2018
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Totality Principle, Drug Offences, Possession of Bladed Article, Escape From Custody
Criminal Law Sentencing Totality Principle Drug Offences Possession of Bladed Article Escape From Custody
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
John David Lewis Dunbar
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the total sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether consecutive sentences for counts 3 and 6 offended the principle of totality
Ratio Decidendi
The sentencing judge correctly applied the principle of totality and imposed consecutive sentences for serious and separate offences; the overall sentence was not manifestly excessive.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal against sentence is dismissed.
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