Mahon, R v

Mahon, R v

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the appellant's extraordinary history of offending, high culpability, and high harm; the judge was entitled to impose a sentence at the top end of the range to protect the public.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Terry Mahon
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 April 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Burglary, Sentencing, Dangerous Offenders, Extended Determinate Sentence
Criminal Law Robbery Burglary Sentencing Dangerous Offenders Extended Determinate Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Terry Mahon

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the starting point for the custodial term before reduction for plea was too high
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  3. 3 Whether the sentencing guidelines were adequately considered

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the appellant's extraordinary history of offending, high culpability, and high harm; the judge was entitled to impose a sentence at the top end of the range to protect the public.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The sentence of 20 years (15 years custodial term and 5 years extension) stands.
  • Concurrent terms of 6 years for burglary upheld.