Oxley, R v

Oxley, R v

The sentence for the Bail Act offence was not manifestly excessive given the appellant's record and the totality of offending, and the total sentence of four years was justified. No adjustment to the sentences was necessary.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Wayne Michael Oxley
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 November 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Bail Act Offences, Powers of Crown Court, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sentencing Bail Act Offences Powers of Crown Court Totality Principle

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Wayne Michael Oxley

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the three month sentence for the Bail Act offence was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the total sentence of four years was excessive given the appellant's record and offences
  3. 3 Whether the Crown Court had power to impose more than three months for the Bail Act offence

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence for the Bail Act offence was not manifestly excessive given the appellant's record and the totality of offending, and the total sentence of four years was justified. No adjustment to the sentences was necessary.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence remains at four years in total.
  • No alteration to the sentence for the Bail Act offence.