Powell, R. v

Powell, R. v

There were no exceptional circumstances in relation to the disguised firearm offence to justify departing from the statutory minimum sentence, and the reduction in sentence for assault occasioning actual bodily harm properly reflected the principle of totality.

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Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Mark Anthony Powell
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 August 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Minimum Sentence, Totality Principle, Dangerous Driving, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Possession of Disguised Firearm
Criminal Law Sentencing Minimum Sentence Totality Principle Dangerous Driving Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Possession of Disguised Firearm

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Mark Anthony Powell

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there were exceptional circumstances to justify departing from the statutory minimum sentence for possession of a disguised firearm
  2. 2 Whether the reduction in sentence for assault occasioning actual bodily harm properly reflected the principle of totality

Ratio Decidendi

There were no exceptional circumstances in relation to the disguised firearm offence to justify departing from the statutory minimum sentence, and the reduction in sentence for assault occasioning actual bodily harm properly reflected the principle of totality.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No reduction in minimum sentence for disguised firearm
  • No further reduction in sentence for assault occasioning actual bodily harm