R v Luiz Inacio Da Silva Neto

R v Luiz Inacio Da Silva Neto

The judge failed to properly apply the totality principle, resulting in an overall sentence that was not proportionate. The individual sentences for the offences were not manifestly excessive, but the total sentence required adjustment to achieve proportionality.

Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Luiz Inacio Da Silva Neto
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Totality Principle, Drug Offences
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Totality Principle Drug Offences

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Luiz Inacio Da Silva Neto

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed for sexual offences and administering a substance with intent were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the totality principle was properly applied in determining the overall sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The judge failed to properly apply the totality principle, resulting in an overall sentence that was not proportionate. The individual sentences for the offences were not manifestly excessive, but the total sentence required adjustment to achieve proportionality.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence of 10 years on count 14 quashed and substituted with 9 years.
  • Sentence of 12 years on count 19 quashed and substituted with 10 years.