R v David William Ryan

R v David William Ryan

The sentence for possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply was manifestly excessive because the appellant's role was closer to 'lesser' than 'significant' under the guidelines, and the quantity of drugs was well below the indicative threshold. The sentence was reduced by six months, and the driving disqualification period was adjusted accordingly.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: David William Ryan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 December 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Assault on Emergency Worker, Possession of Class a Drug With Intent to Supply, Sentencing Guidelines, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law Dangerous Driving Assault on Emergency Worker Possession of Class a Drug With Intent to Supply Sentencing Guidelines Driving Disqualification

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

David William Ryan

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence for possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Proper categorisation of the appellant's role under sentencing guidelines
  3. 3 Appropriate period of driving disqualification

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence for possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply was manifestly excessive because the appellant's role was closer to 'lesser' than 'significant' under the guidelines, and the quantity of drugs was well below the indicative threshold. The sentence was reduced by six months, and the driving disqualification period was adjusted accordingly.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence for possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply reduced by six months
  • Total period of driving disqualification reduced to 36 months, with constituent elements specified