R v Lennon Gomes

R v Lennon Gomes

The judge properly applied the totality principle, made appropriate reductions for age and previous convictions, and imposed a sentence that was just and proportionate to the seriousness and multiplicity of the offences. There was no error of principle or failure to consider relevant factors; the appeal is dismissed.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Lennon Gomes
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 September 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
False Imprisonment, Blackmail, Conspiracy to Supply Drugs, Sentencing, Totality Principle
Criminal Law False Imprisonment Blackmail Conspiracy to Supply Drugs Sentencing Totality Principle

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Lennon Gomes

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive and failed to properly apply the totality principle
  2. 2 Whether the categorisation of the drug conspiracy offences was correct

Ratio Decidendi

The judge properly applied the totality principle, made appropriate reductions for age and previous convictions, and imposed a sentence that was just and proportionate to the seriousness and multiplicity of the offences. There was no error of principle or failure to consider relevant factors; the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Crown Court record to be amended to record no separate penalty on count 7
  • No interference with the surcharge order