Bowman, R. v

Bowman, R. v

A custodial sentence was justified due to repeated breaches of notification requirements, but six months was excessive; two months' imprisonment is proportionate given the appellant's circumstances and prior record.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Maximus John Bowman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 December 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Failure to Notify Change of Address, Sexual Offences Act 2003, Sentencing, Repeat Offences
Criminal Law Failure to Notify Change of Address Sexual Offences Act 2003 Sentencing Repeat Offences

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Maximus John Bowman

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of six months' imprisonment for failing to notify a change of address under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 was excessive given the appellant's circumstances and prior record

Ratio Decidendi

A custodial sentence was justified due to repeated breaches of notification requirements, but six months was excessive; two months' imprisonment is proportionate given the appellant's circumstances and prior record.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; sentence reduced

Orders

  • Sentence of six months' imprisonment substituted with two months' imprisonment
  • Release timing to be determined by authorities