R v Ryan Cahill

R v Ryan Cahill

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive. The starting point for the lead offence was justified, the uplift for aggravating features was appropriate, and totality was properly considered. The application for leave to appeal is dismissed.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Ryan Cahill
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 August 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Totality Principle, Production of Controlled Drugs, Burglary, Assault, Attempted Theft, Damaging Property
Criminal Law Sentencing Totality Principle Production of Controlled Drugs Burglary Assault Attempted Theft Damaging Property

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Ryan Cahill

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the principle of totality was properly applied
  3. 3 Whether double counting occurred regarding conduct towards the complainant

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive. The starting point for the lead offence was justified, the uplift for aggravating features was appropriate, and totality was properly considered. The application for leave to appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal dismissed

Orders

  • renewed application for leave to appeal sentence dismissed