REGINA v SCOTT PALMER & LEE PALMER

REGINA v SCOTT PALMER & LEE PALMER

The sentences imposed for firearms, drug, and false imprisonment offences were appropriate and not manifestly excessive. The judge correctly applied the sentencing guidelines and principles, including totality and dangerousness. The extended sentence for Scott Palmer was lawfully affixed to the false imprisonment offence, not the firearms or drug offences.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Scott Palmer; Applicant: Lee Palmer
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 May 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed applications for permission to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Firearms Offences, Drug Offences, False Imprisonment, Extended Sentence, Totality, Dangerousness
Criminal Law Sentencing Firearms Offences Drug Offences False Imprisonment Extended Sentence Totality Dangerousness

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Scott Palmer

Applicant

Lee Palmer

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed for firearms, drug, and false imprisonment offences were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in applying sentencing guidelines and principles
  3. 3 Whether the extended sentence for Scott Palmer was lawfully affixed to the false imprisonment offence

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed for firearms, drug, and false imprisonment offences were appropriate and not manifestly excessive. The judge correctly applied the sentencing guidelines and principles, including totality and dangerousness. The extended sentence for Scott Palmer was lawfully affixed to the false imprisonment offence, not the firearms or drug offences.

Court Disposition

renewed applications for permission to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • The extended sentence imposed on Scott Palmer, including the 2-year extended licence period, is affixed to the false imprisonment offence only.
  • No permission to appeal against sentence granted for either applicant.