Stanislas, R. v [2016] EWCA Crim 1520 (20 September 2016)

Stanislas, R. v [2016] EWCA Crim 1520 (20 September 2016)

The sentencing judge properly applied the totality principle and sentencing guidelines, taking into account the appellant's youth, role, and aggravating features. The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive and reflected the seriousness of the offences and the aggravating circumstances, including offending while on licence.

Citation
[2016] EWCA Crim 1520
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Dyrell Stanislas; Applicant: Ben Ngaman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 September 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal and Renewed Application for Leave
Outcome
Stanislas' appeal against sentence dismissed; Ngaman's renewed application for leave to appeal refused.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Conspiracy to Supply Drugs, Totality Principle, Dangerousness, Guilty Plea Discount
Criminal Law Sentencing Conspiracy to Supply Drugs Totality Principle Dangerousness Guilty Plea Discount

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Dyrell Stanislas

Appellant

Ben Ngaman

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal and Renewed Application for Leave

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge failed to apply the totality principle for Stanislas
  2. 2 Whether Ngaman's sentence was excessive given his role and aggravating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge properly applied the totality principle and sentencing guidelines, taking into account the appellant's youth, role, and aggravating features. The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive and reflected the seriousness of the offences and the aggravating circumstances, including offending while on licence.

Court Disposition

Stanislas' appeal against sentence dismissed; Ngaman's renewed application for leave to appeal refused.

Orders

  • Stanislas' appeal dismissed
  • Ngaman's renewed application refused