Williams, R. v

Williams, R. v

The Court of Appeal found no error in the sentencing judge's factual findings or application of principles, held that parity and aggravating factors were properly considered, and concluded that the sentences imposed were justified and not manifestly excessive.

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Parties
Applicant: Declan Craig Williams; Applicant: Jonathan Patrick Thorne; Applicant: Gerwyn Bailey; Appellant: Christopher Lee Morris; Respondent: The Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 February 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal and Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
All renewed applications for leave to appeal refused; Morris's appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Conspiracy, Appeals
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Conspiracy Appeals

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Parties

Declan Craig Williams

Applicant

Jonathan Patrick Thorne

Applicant

Gerwyn Bailey

Applicant

Christopher Lee Morris

Appellant

The Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal and Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs were manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in factual findings or principle
  3. 3 Whether parity with other defendants was properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

The Court of Appeal found no error in the sentencing judge's factual findings or application of principles, held that parity and aggravating factors were properly considered, and concluded that the sentences imposed were justified and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

All renewed applications for leave to appeal refused; Morris's appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • Leave to appeal refused for Williams, Bailey, and Thorne.
  • Appeal dismissed for Morris.