R v Scott Morley

R v Scott Morley

The overall sentence of three-and-a-half years for both offences, considering aggravating factors and the seriousness of the conduct, was not excessive and fell within the guideline range.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Scott Morley
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Intentional Strangulation, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Domestic Violence, Totality Guideline
Criminal Law Intentional Strangulation Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Sentencing Domestic Violence Totality Guideline

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Scott Morley

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the consecutive sentences for intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm were appropriate given the offences arose from a single incident
  2. 2 Whether the overall sentence was excessive
  3. 3 Whether aggravating and mitigating factors were properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

The overall sentence of three-and-a-half years for both offences, considering aggravating factors and the seriousness of the conduct, was not excessive and fell within the guideline range.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • appeal against sentence dismissed
  • restraining order remains in force