R v Daniel Smith

R v Daniel Smith

The sentence imposed was appropriate, reflecting the seriousness of the offending, aggravating and mitigating factors, and proper credit for plea. No manifest excess or disparity was found.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Daniel Smith
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Conspiracy
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Conspiracy

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Daniel Smith

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether proper weight was given to personal mitigation
  3. 3 Whether there was sentencing disparity with co-defendants

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was appropriate, reflecting the seriousness of the offending, aggravating and mitigating factors, and proper credit for plea. No manifest excess or disparity was found.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of 10 years and 5 months' imprisonment upheld
  • statutory victim surcharge of £228 ordered