Langley, R. v [2018] EWCA Crim 373 (20 February 2018)

Langley, R. v [2018] EWCA Crim 373 (20 February 2018)

The offences, particularly Count 3, were properly categorised as category 1A due to the significant impact on the business and victims; the sentencing judge's approach, though by a different route, resulted in a proportionate sentence that respected the principle of totality; the grounds of appeal were unarguable.

Citation
[2018] EWCA Crim 373
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Samuel Jonathan Langley
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 February 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Renew Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Bladed Article Offences, Principle of Totality, Guilty Plea Discount
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Bladed Article Offences Principle of Totality Guilty Plea Discount

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Samuel Jonathan Langley

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Renew Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the starting point for sentence was too high given aggravating features
  2. 2 Whether sufficient allowance was made for the principle of totality in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The offences, particularly Count 3, were properly categorised as category 1A due to the significant impact on the business and victims; the sentencing judge's approach, though by a different route, resulted in a proportionate sentence that respected the principle of totality; the grounds of appeal were unarguable.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Application for extension of time to renew application for leave to appeal against sentence is refused.