Wright, R. v [2017] EWCA Crim 126 (07 March 2017)

Wright, R. v [2017] EWCA Crim 126 (07 March 2017)

The sentence of 19 years was manifestly excessive given Wright's role, lack of previous convictions, and the sentences imposed on co-conspirators. A starting point of 24 years was appropriate, with full credit for the guilty plea, resulting in a substituted sentence of 16 years imprisonment.

Citation
[2017] EWCA Crim 126
Parties
Respondent: R; Appellant: Andrew Wright
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal allowed; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Import Controlled Drugs, Sentencing, Sentencing Guidelines, Role Differentiation in Conspiracy, Credit for Guilty Plea
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Import Controlled Drugs Sentencing Sentencing Guidelines Role Differentiation in Conspiracy Credit for Guilty Plea

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Parties

R

Respondent

Andrew Wright

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed on Andrew Wright was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether proper credit was given for the guilty plea
  3. 3 Whether the disparity between sentences of co-conspirators was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 19 years was manifestly excessive given Wright's role, lack of previous convictions, and the sentences imposed on co-conspirators. A starting point of 24 years was appropriate, with full credit for the guilty plea, resulting in a substituted sentence of 16 years imprisonment.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; sentence reduced

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Sentence of 19 years imprisonment quashed