Attorney General's Reference No. 115 and 116 OF 2004 [2004] EWCA Crim 3487 (09 December 2004)

Attorney General's Reference No. 115 and 116 OF 2004 [2004] EWCA Crim 3487 (09 December 2004)

Although the sentences were lenient for the quantity of cannabis involved, the court was bound by the agreed basis of plea and the double jeopardy principle; therefore, it was not appropriate to increase the sentences.

Citation
[2004] EWCA Crim 3487
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Offender: Christopher Hiscock; Offender: Jeffrey Coombes
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 December 2004
Procedural Posture
Attorney General's Reference (criminal) / Appeal Against Sentence Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988
Outcome
Reference dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Possession With Intent to Supply, Drugs Offences, Attorney General's Reference
Criminal Law Sentencing Possession With Intent to Supply Drugs Offences Attorney General's Reference

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Christopher Hiscock

Offender

Jeffrey Coombes

Offender

Procedural Posture

Attorney General's Reference (criminal) / Appeal Against Sentence Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sentences imposed for possession of cannabis with intent to supply were unduly lenient

Ratio Decidendi

Although the sentences were lenient for the quantity of cannabis involved, the court was bound by the agreed basis of plea and the double jeopardy principle; therefore, it was not appropriate to increase the sentences.

Court Disposition

Reference dismissed

Orders

  • Leave granted to refer the case
  • No increase in sentence; sentences remain as imposed