R v Altin Holti & Ors

R v Altin Holti & Ors

The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive given the scale, sophistication, and aggravating factors of the conspiracies; the sentencing judge properly assessed roles, mitigation, and totality; no error of principle or misappraisal of roles was established.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Altin Hoti; Applicant: Elvis Hoti; Applicant: Yleber Hoti
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Conspiracy to Supply Drugs, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Conspiracy to Supply Drugs Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Altin Hoti

Applicant

Elvis Hoti

Applicant

Yleber Hoti

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed on Altin Hoti, Elvis Hoti, and Yleber Hoti were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in assessing the roles of the applicants in the conspiracy
  3. 3 Whether sentences for cannabis and cocaine conspiracies should have been concurrent or consecutive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive given the scale, sophistication, and aggravating factors of the conspiracies; the sentencing judge properly assessed roles, mitigation, and totality; no error of principle or misappraisal of roles was established.

Court Disposition

applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused