Baker & Ors, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 807 (08 May 2025)

Baker & Ors, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 807 (08 May 2025)

The sentences for false imprisonment, based on a 10-year starting point before plea discount, were not excessive given the seriousness, aggravating factors, and joint participation. The discretionary driving disqualification for Jackson was appropriate, but the uplift should be reduced by the period served on remand.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 807
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Rhys Baker; Appellant: Jackson Macari; Appellant: Neeko Smith; Appellant: Ronald Maketo
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 May 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeals against sentence dismissed except for partial allowance of Jackson's appeal on disqualification uplift.
Legal Topics
False Imprisonment, Grievous Bodily Harm, Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law False Imprisonment Grievous Bodily Harm Dangerous Driving Sentencing Driving Disqualification

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Rhys Baker

Appellant

Jackson Macari

Appellant

Neeko Smith

Appellant

Ronald Maketo

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences for false imprisonment were excessive
  2. 2 Whether the discretionary driving disqualification for Jackson was excessive and properly calculated

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences for false imprisonment, based on a 10-year starting point before plea discount, were not excessive given the seriousness, aggravating factors, and joint participation. The discretionary driving disqualification for Jackson was appropriate, but the uplift should be reduced by the period served on remand.

Court Disposition

Appeals against sentence dismissed except for partial allowance of Jackson's appeal on disqualification uplift.

Orders

  • Appeals against sentences for false imprisonment dismissed.
  • Jackson's driving disqualification uplift reduced from 70 to 55 months to account for remand time.