R v John Thomas Edden

R v John Thomas Edden

The sentence, though severe, was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating factors, previous convictions, and the application of the Sentencing Council Guidelines and statutory requirements.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: John Thomas Edden
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Burglary, Sentencing, Appeal, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Burglary Sentencing Appeal Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

John Thomas Edden

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence for the completed burglary was manifestly excessive and outside the relevant Sentencing Council guideline.

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence, though severe, was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating factors, previous convictions, and the application of the Sentencing Council Guidelines and statutory requirements.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence upheld