R v Daniel Kovalkov

R v Daniel Kovalkov

The sentence of 42 months was unlawful and manifestly excessive; the appellant's role in the drug offences was lesser, not significant, and the appropriate sentence was a total of two years' detention and training order, with credit for time spent on bail with a qualifying curfew.

Parties
Appellant: Daniel Kovalkov; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed; sentence quashed and substituted
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Affray, Youth Sentencing, Detention and Training Orders
Criminal Law Youth Justice Sentencing Drug Offences Affray Youth Sentencing Detention and Training Orders

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Parties

Daniel Kovalkov

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was lawful given the appellant's age and the statutory framework for youth sentencing
  2. 2 Whether the sentence of 42 months was manifestly excessive
  3. 3 Whether the appellant's role in the offences was properly categorised under the sentencing guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 42 months was unlawful and manifestly excessive; the appellant's role in the drug offences was lesser, not significant, and the appropriate sentence was a total of two years' detention and training order, with credit for time spent on bail with a qualifying curfew.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; sentence quashed and substituted

Orders

  • All sentences of detention quashed.
  • On count 1 (drugs): 18 months' detention and training order substituted.