Mahon, R v [2018] EWCA Crim 959 (19 April 2018)

Mahon, R v [2018] EWCA Crim 959 (19 April 2018)

The sentence imposed, though at the top of the available range, was not manifestly excessive given the appellant's extraordinary history of offending, high culpability, and risk to the public; the appeal is dismissed.

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Citation
[2018] EWCA Crim 959
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Terry Mahon
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 April 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal, Criminal Division, Sentencing Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Robbery, Burglary, Dangerous Offenders, Extended Determinate Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Robbery Burglary Dangerous Offenders Extended Determinate Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Terry Mahon

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal, Criminal Division, Sentencing Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the starting point for the custodial term before reduction for plea was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge gave adequate consideration to the sentencing guidelines
  3. 3 Whether the extended determinate sentence was correctly imposed

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed, though at the top of the available range, was not manifestly excessive given the appellant's extraordinary history of offending, high culpability, and risk to the public; the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The sentence of 20 years (15 years custodial, 5 years extension) stands.
  • Concurrent terms of six years for burglary offences stand.