Clough, R. v [2019] EWCA Crim 1119 (26 June 2019)

Clough, R. v [2019] EWCA Crim 1119 (26 June 2019)

The total sentence of 7 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle, given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating circumstances, and adherence to sentencing guidelines.

Citation
[2019] EWCA Crim 1119
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Liam Clough
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Burglary, Grievous Bodily Harm, Escape From Custody, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sentencing Burglary Grievous Bodily Harm Escape From Custody Totality Principle

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Liam Clough

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the total sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the principle of totality was offended
  3. 3 Whether the starting points for section 20 offences were too high

Ratio Decidendi

The total sentence of 7 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle, given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating circumstances, and adherence to sentencing guidelines.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of 7 years' imprisonment upheld