Cruikshank, R. v

Cruikshank, R. v

The sentence and travel restriction order were justified given the quantity of cocaine, the appellant's frequent travel, and the nature of the offence. The judge's starting point and discount for guilty plea were appropriate.

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Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Andre Cruikshank
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 July 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Travel Restriction Orders
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Travel Restriction Orders

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Andre Cruikshank

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the sentence of imprisonment was excessive
  2. 2 whether the travel restriction order was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence and travel restriction order were justified given the quantity of cocaine, the appellant's frequent travel, and the nature of the offence. The judge's starting point and discount for guilty plea were appropriate.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of nine years and four months' imprisonment upheld
  • travel restriction order for five years after release upheld