R v Alexander Ramsey

R v Alexander Ramsey

The sentencing judge was entitled to find a leading role in group activity and to categorise the offence as category 2A, justifying the sentence of 16 years. The failure to impose mandatory minimum sentences on counts 3 and 4 is corrected by imposing concurrent 5-year sentences, which does not increase the overall sentence.

Parties
Applicant: Alexander Ramsay; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal against sentence refused; sentence adjusted to impose mandatory minimums on counts 3 and 4, to run concurrently
Legal Topics
Firearms Offences, Sentencing, Appeals, Mandatory Minimum Sentences
Criminal Law Firearms Offences Sentencing Appeals Mandatory Minimum Sentences

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Parties

Alexander Ramsay

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the categorisation of the offence under the sentencing guidelines was correct
  3. 3 Whether the judge was entitled to find a leading role in group activity

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to find a leading role in group activity and to categorise the offence as category 2A, justifying the sentence of 16 years. The failure to impose mandatory minimum sentences on counts 3 and 4 is corrected by imposing concurrent 5-year sentences, which does not increase the overall sentence.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against sentence refused; sentence adjusted to impose mandatory minimums on counts 3 and 4, to run concurrently

Orders

  • Impose 5-year concurrent sentences on counts 3 and 4 for possession of prohibited firearm and ammunition, concurrent with the 16-year sentence already passed