Cartwright, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1354 (07 October 2025)

Cartwright, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1354 (07 October 2025)

The sentence imposed was manifestly excessive because the uplift for previous convictions was too great relative to the mitigation, especially the significant delay not attributable to the appellant. The appropriate sentence after trial was twelve-and-a-half years, reduced by 25% for the guilty plea, resulting in nine years four months' imprisonment.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1354
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Christopher Cartwright
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Conspiracy to Supply, Mitigation and Aggravation, Guilty Plea Credit
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Conspiracy to Supply Mitigation and Aggravation Guilty Plea Credit

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Christopher Cartwright

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive in light of aggravating and mitigating factors
  2. 2 Whether appropriate credit and adjustment were given for delay and previous convictions

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was manifestly excessive because the uplift for previous convictions was too great relative to the mitigation, especially the significant delay not attributable to the appellant. The appropriate sentence after trial was twelve-and-a-half years, reduced by 25% for the guilty plea, resulting in nine years four months' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced

Orders

  • Sentence of 10 years six months' imprisonment quashed
  • Substituted sentence of nine years four months' imprisonment