Fletcher, R. v

Fletcher, R. v

The sentencing judge correctly applied the relevant guidelines, considered aggravating features, and properly applied the totality principle; the sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

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Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Christopher Fletcher
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 June 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Appeal, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Appeal Totality Principle

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Christopher Fletcher

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the total sentence was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge correctly applied the totality principle
  3. 3 Whether aggravating features justified the starting point and consecutive sentences

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge correctly applied the relevant guidelines, considered aggravating features, and properly applied the totality principle; the sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.