Reardon, R. v

Reardon, R. v

The total sentence of four years' imprisonment was excessive given the small quantities of drugs involved, the appellant's personal circumstances, and the mitigation available. The sentences for counts 1, 2, and 3 were reduced to six months each, and the sentence for count 4 was reduced to two years, resulting in a total sentence of two and a half years' imprisonment. The anti-social behaviour order remains in place.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: David Reardon
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 September 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Anti Social Behaviour Order, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Anti Social Behaviour Order Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

David Reardon

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the total sentence of four years' imprisonment was excessive for the offences committed
  2. 2 Whether the sentences for counts 1, 2, and 3 were disproportionate given the nature and quantity of drugs involved
  3. 3 Whether the anti-social behaviour order was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The total sentence of four years' imprisonment was excessive given the small quantities of drugs involved, the appellant's personal circumstances, and the mitigation available. The sentences for counts 1, 2, and 3 were reduced to six months each, and the sentence for count 4 was reduced to two years, resulting in a total sentence of two and a half years' imprisonment. The anti-social behaviour order remains in place.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentences on counts 1, 2, and 3 reduced to six months each, concurrent
  • Sentence on count 4 reduced to two years, consecutive