R v Simon Porter

R v Simon Porter

The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive as the sentencing judge properly applied the Sentencing Council guidelines, made appropriate reductions for guilty pleas, and correctly applied the principle of totality given the applicant's extensive criminal record.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Simon Porter
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Fraud by False Representation, Theft, Sentencing, Totality Principle, Guilty Plea Discount
Criminal Law Fraud by False Representation Theft Sentencing Totality Principle Guilty Plea Discount

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Simon Porter

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 in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive as the sentencing judge properly applied the Sentencing Council guidelines, made appropriate reductions for guilty pleas, and correctly applied the principle of totality given the applicant's extensive criminal record.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused