Sutton, R. v [2006] EWCA Crim 1487 (12 June 2006)

Sutton, R. v [2006] EWCA Crim 1487 (12 June 2006)

Given the appellant's repeated failures to surrender to bail and prior merciful treatment, a substantive custodial sentence of 28 days was justified and not manifestly excessive.

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Citation
[2006] EWCA Crim 1487
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Shaun Sutton
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 June 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Failure to Surrender to Bail, Sentencing, Repeat Offences
Criminal Law Failure to Surrender to Bail Sentencing Repeat Offences

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Shaun Sutton

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 28-day custodial sentence for failure to surrender to bail was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether prior failures to surrender justified a substantive custodial sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Given the appellant's repeated failures to surrender to bail and prior merciful treatment, a substantive custodial sentence of 28 days was justified and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.