Long, R. v

Long, R. v

The Recorder was entitled to impose consecutive sentences given the repeated and varied offending, and the overall sentence was not manifestly excessive nor contrary to principle, even if greater effect could have been given to totality.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Paul Michael Long
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 August 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Totality Principle, Burglary, Theft, Handling Stolen Goods, Assault, Possession of Bladed Article
Criminal Law Sentencing Totality Principle Burglary Theft Handling Stolen Goods Assault Possession of Bladed Article

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Paul Michael Long

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the overall sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the principle of totality was properly applied in structuring consecutive sentences

Ratio Decidendi

The Recorder was entitled to impose consecutive sentences given the repeated and varied offending, and the overall sentence was not manifestly excessive nor contrary to principle, even if greater effect could have been given to totality.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed