R v Daniel Fordham

R v Daniel Fordham

The sentence imposed was too long due to an excessive uplift for drug quantity not justified by the facts; the appropriate sentence, after considering mitigation and credit for plea, is 6 years' imprisonment.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Daniel Fordham
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
sentence quashed and substituted
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Supply Controlled Drugs, Sentencing Guidelines, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Supply Controlled Drugs Sentencing Guidelines Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Daniel Fordham

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Proper categorisation of the appellant's role under sentencing guidelines
  3. 3 Appropriate uplift for drug quantity in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was too long due to an excessive uplift for drug quantity not justified by the facts; the appropriate sentence, after considering mitigation and credit for plea, is 6 years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

sentence quashed and substituted

Orders

  • The sentence of 10 years' imprisonment is quashed and substituted with a sentence of 6 years' imprisonment.
  • 167 days spent on remand to be credited.