R v Donna Wynstanley

R v Donna Wynstanley

The sentence of 5½ years was not manifestly excessive given the applicant's involvement in two serious drug conspiracies; the judge correctly applied the sentencing guidelines, considered delay and mitigation, and gave appropriate credit for the guilty plea.

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Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Donna Wynstanley
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for permission to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Appeals
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Appeals

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Donna Wynstanley

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge correctly categorised the offence and applied appropriate uplift
  3. 3 Whether delay in investigation and prosecution was properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 5½ years was not manifestly excessive given the applicant's involvement in two serious drug conspiracies; the judge correctly applied the sentencing guidelines, considered delay and mitigation, and gave appropriate credit for the guilty plea.

Court Disposition

application for permission to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • loss of time order of 28 days