Lam-Callinan, R v

Lam-Callinan, R v

The custody threshold was crossed due to the seriousness, premeditation, and aggravating factors of the offences. However, the sentence of 15 months was excessive; nine months' imprisonment is appropriate given the guidelines and maximum sentence.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Leon Lam-Callinan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 June 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Exposure, Repeat Offending
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Exposure Repeat Offending

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Leon Lam-Callinan

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 15 months' imprisonment for seven counts of exposure was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the appellant should be regarded as a repeat offender under sentencing guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The custody threshold was crossed due to the seriousness, premeditation, and aggravating factors of the offences. However, the sentence of 15 months was excessive; nine months' imprisonment is appropriate given the guidelines and maximum sentence.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence of 15 months' imprisonment quashed and substituted with nine months' imprisonment on each count, concurrent.