Addow, R v [2018] EWCA Crim 903 (12 April 2018)

Addow, R v [2018] EWCA Crim 903 (12 April 2018)

The sentence of 4 years' detention was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating factors, and the judge properly considered totality and mitigation.

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Citation
[2018] EWCA Crim 903
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Abdul Addow
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 April 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Appeals
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Appeals

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Abdul Addow

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge failed to properly consider mitigating factors including age, small quantity of drugs, lack of prior custodial sentence, and totality

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 4 years' detention was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating factors, and the judge properly considered totality and mitigation.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal sentence refused

Orders

  • Record to be amended to reflect 'detention in a youth offending institution' instead of 'custodial sentence'.
  • Victim surcharge order to be corrected to £170.