Porter, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 160 (24 January 2025)

The sentencing judge correctly applied the Sentencing Council guideline, made appropriate reductions for guilty plea and totality, and the applicant's record justified the sentence; it was not manifestly excessive.

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Citation: [2025] EWCA Crim 160
Parties: Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Simon Porter
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 24 January 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: Sentencing, Fraud by False Representation, Theft, Totality Principle, Guilty Plea Reduction

Criminal Law Sentencing Fraud by False Representation Theft Totality Principle Guilty Plea Reduction

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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 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
2 Whether the sentencing judge properly applied the principle of totality

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Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

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