R v Amie Moss

R v Amie Moss

The sentence imposed did not sufficiently account for the appellant's mitigation and the lower quantity of drugs compared to the guideline threshold; a suspended sentence was appropriate given her age, remorse, rehabilitation prospects, and time already served.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Amie Moss
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
sentence quashed and replaced with suspended sentence
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Appeal, Suspended Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Appeal Suspended Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Amie Moss

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the original sentence was excessive given the appellant's role and mitigation
  2. 2 Whether the sentence should be suspended

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed did not sufficiently account for the appellant's mitigation and the lower quantity of drugs compared to the guideline threshold; a suspended sentence was appropriate given her age, remorse, rehabilitation prospects, and time already served.

Court Disposition

sentence quashed and replaced with suspended sentence

Orders

  • Sentence of 27 months imprisonment quashed
  • Replaced with 22 months imprisonment suspended for two years