R v Craig Moran

R v Craig Moran

The Court held that the sentencing judge did not err in the starting points for the offences, that consecutive sentences for the distinct and serious offences were appropriate, and that sufficient adjustment was made for totality and guilty pleas. The total sentence of 24 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive and was proportionate to the appellant's criminality.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Craig Moran
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 May 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Conspiracy to Supply Drugs, Conspiracy to Transfer Firearms, Money Laundering, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sentencing Conspiracy to Supply Drugs Conspiracy to Transfer Firearms Money Laundering Totality Principle

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Craig Moran

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge took too high a starting point for the offences
  2. 2 Whether consecutive sentences were appropriate for the offences
  3. 3 Whether the total sentence was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The Court held that the sentencing judge did not err in the starting points for the offences, that consecutive sentences for the distinct and serious offences were appropriate, and that sufficient adjustment was made for totality and guilty pleas. The total sentence of 24 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive and was proportionate to the appellant's criminality.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed