Trundle, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 588 (16 May 2024)

The judge erred by failing to consider the three-year period without offending, the potential for rehabilitation, and personal mitigation. These factors, combined with current prison conditions, warranted suspending the custodial sentence.

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Citation: [2024] EWCA Crim 588
Parties: Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Michael Trundle
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 16 May 2024
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Suspension of Custodial Sentence, Rehabilitation, Mitigation

Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Suspension of Custodial Sentence Rehabilitation Mitigation

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Michael Trundle

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence of 10 months' imprisonment was excessive
2 Whether the sentence should have been suspended

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

Sentence of 10 months' imprisonment suspended for 12 months from 16 May 2024
Maximum of 26 days rehabilitation activity requirement imposed

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