Quartey, R. v [2013] EWCA Crim 2518 (18 December 2013)

Quartey, R. v [2013] EWCA Crim 2518 (18 December 2013)

The sentences imposed were within the appropriate guideline ranges, reflected the roles and culpability of each defendant, gave proper credit for guilty pleas and mitigation, and were not manifestly excessive given the aggravating features and impact on the community.

Citation
[2013] EWCA Crim 2518
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Alfred Quartey; Appellant: Levy Serde Revardeau; Appellant: Anthony Ndungu
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 December 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Appeals, Young Offenders
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Appeals Young Offenders

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Alfred Quartey

Applicant

Levy Serde Revardeau

Appellant

Anthony Ndungu

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed on the applicants for being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in assessing the roles and culpability of each defendant
  3. 3 Whether sufficient credit was given for guilty pleas

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were within the appropriate guideline ranges, reflected the roles and culpability of each defendant, gave proper credit for guilty pleas and mitigation, and were not manifestly excessive given the aggravating features and impact on the community.

Court Disposition

appeals dismissed

Orders

  • Application of Quartey for leave to appeal against sentence dismissed.
  • Appeals of Revardeau and Ndungu against sentence dismissed.