Brown, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1216 (22 September 2023)

Brown, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1216 (22 September 2023)

The total sentence of 50 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the gravity of the offences, the aggravating factors, and the need to reflect totality. The recorder's approach to sentencing was appropriate and in line with the relevant guidelines.

Citation
[2023] EWCA Crim 1216
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Ryan Brown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 September 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for permission to appeal against sentence dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Domestic Abuse, Harassment, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Witness Intimidation, Threat to Disclose Private Sexual Image
Criminal Law Sentencing Domestic Abuse Harassment Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Witness Intimidation Threat to Disclose Private Sexual Image

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Ryan Brown

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the total sentence of 50 months' imprisonment was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the recorder failed to make sufficient allowance for totality in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The total sentence of 50 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the gravity of the offences, the aggravating factors, and the need to reflect totality. The recorder's approach to sentencing was appropriate and in line with the relevant guidelines.

Court Disposition

renewed application for permission to appeal against sentence dismissed