Thomas, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 305 (10 February 2026)

Thomas, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 305 (10 February 2026)

Given the appellant's persistent offending, repeated breaches of court orders, and failure to comply with previous non-custodial sentences, a significant custodial sentence was justified. The sentence of 43 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive and was within the appropriate range after applying the totality principle.

Citation
[2026] EWCA Crim 305
Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Robert Michael Thomas
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Theft, Breach of Criminal Behaviour Order, Possession of Controlled Drugs, Sentencing, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Theft Breach of Criminal Behaviour Order Possession of Controlled Drugs Sentencing Totality Principle

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Robert Michael Thomas

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 43 months' imprisonment was manifestly excessive and disproportionate given the offending behaviour and the application of the totality principle.

Ratio Decidendi

Given the appellant's persistent offending, repeated breaches of court orders, and failure to comply with previous non-custodial sentences, a significant custodial sentence was justified. The sentence of 43 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive and was within the appropriate range after applying the totality principle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against sentence dismissed.