R v Rhys Baker & Ors

R v Rhys Baker & Ors

The sentences for false imprisonment were not excessive given the aggravating factors and seriousness; the discretionary driving disqualification for Jackson was appropriate, but the uplift must be reduced by the period served on remand.

Parties
Appellant: Rhys Baker; Appellant: Macari Jackson; Appellant: Neeko Smith; Appellant: Ronald Maketo; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeals against sentence dismissed; Jackson's appeal against disqualification allowed in part
Legal Topics
False Imprisonment, Grievous Bodily Harm, Dangerous Driving, Drug Possession, Sentencing, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law False Imprisonment Grievous Bodily Harm Dangerous Driving Drug Possession Sentencing Driving Disqualification

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Parties

Rhys Baker

Appellant

Macari Jackson

Appellant

Neeko Smith

Appellant

Ronald Maketo

Appellant

Crown

Respondent

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 imposed on Jackson was excessive
  3. 3 Whether custodial sentences for Smith and Maketo should be expressed as detention in a young offender institution

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences for false imprisonment were not excessive given the aggravating factors and seriousness; the discretionary driving disqualification for Jackson was appropriate, but the uplift must be reduced by the period served on remand.

Court Disposition

Appeals against sentence dismissed; Jackson's appeal against disqualification allowed in part

Orders

  • Jackson's driving disqualification uplift reduced from 70 months to 55 months
  • Sentences for Smith and Maketo corrected to detention in a young offender institution