Green, R. v
The total sentence imposed was excessive due to the consecutive nature of the sentences; the offences constituted a course of conduct and should have been sentenced concurrently. A total sentence of 30 months' imprisonment, achieved by passing concurrent sentences on both counts, was appropriate.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Nicholas John Green
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 06 December 2006
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- Appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Appeal Procedure, Totality Principle
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
Nicholas John Green
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the total sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether sentences should have been concurrent or consecutive
Ratio Decidendi
The total sentence imposed was excessive due to the consecutive nature of the sentences; the offences constituted a course of conduct and should have been sentenced concurrently. A total sentence of 30 months' imprisonment, achieved by passing concurrent sentences on both counts, was appropriate.
Court Disposition
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Total sentence reduced to 30 months' imprisonment, to be served as 30 months concurrent on both counts 1 and 2
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