R v Lee Patmore

R v Lee Patmore

The sentencing judge did not err in the starting points for individual offences, properly considered aggravating factors, and applied the totality principle by structuring concurrent and consecutive sentences. The overall sentence, though severe, was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness and distinct nature of the offences.

Parties
Appellant: Lee Patmore; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Totality Principle, Domestic Violence, Firearms Offences, Coercive Control, Threats to Kill, Grievous Bodily Harm
Criminal Law Sentencing Totality Principle Domestic Violence Firearms Offences Coercive Control Threats to Kill Grievous Bodily Harm

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Parties

Lee Patmore

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the overall sentence was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge properly applied the totality principle
  3. 3 Whether individual sentences for each offence were permissible

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge did not err in the starting points for individual offences, properly considered aggravating factors, and applied the totality principle by structuring concurrent and consecutive sentences. The overall sentence, though severe, was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness and distinct nature of the offences.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.