R v Christopher Broomes

R v Christopher Broomes

The correct classification for the appellant's offence is Category 4, not Category 3, as the supply was social and resources were pooled, not a commercial sale directly to users. The starting point should be 18 months, reduced by 20% for guilty plea, resulting in a sentence of 14 months' imprisonment.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Christopher Broomes
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Christopher Broomes

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for possession of a class A drug with intent to supply was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the case should be classified as Category 3 or Category 4 under the Sentencing Council Guideline

Ratio Decidendi

The correct classification for the appellant's offence is Category 4, not Category 3, as the supply was social and resources were pooled, not a commercial sale directly to users. The starting point should be 18 months, reduced by 20% for guilty plea, resulting in a sentence of 14 months' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Sentence of 25 months' imprisonment quashed
  • Substituted sentence of 14 months' imprisonment on count 1