Dunbar, R v

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

  1. 1 Whether the total sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 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.