Walker, R. v

Walker, R. v

The sentences, including the activation and reduction of the suspended sentence and the imposition of consecutive terms, were appropriate and unimpeachable given the applicant's persistent offending and breach of trust.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: Mark Walker
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Breach of Suspended Sentence, Theft, Possession of Bladed Article
Criminal Law Sentencing Breach of Suspended Sentence Theft Possession of Bladed Article

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Mark Walker

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether the consecutive sentences and activation of the suspended sentence were appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences, including the activation and reduction of the suspended sentence and the imposition of consecutive terms, were appropriate and unimpeachable given the applicant's persistent offending and breach of trust.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Leave to appeal against sentence refused