Stanislas, R. v

Stanislas, R. v

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

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Parties
Appellant: Dyrell Stanislas; Applicant: Ben Ngaman; Respondent: Regina
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, Principle of Totality, Dangerousness, Guilty Plea Discount
Criminal Law Sentencing Conspiracy to Supply Drugs Principle of Totality Dangerousness Guilty Plea Discount

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Parties

Dyrell Stanislas

Appellant

Ben Ngaman

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal and Renewed Application for Leave

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge failed to properly apply the principle of totality in imposing consecutive sentences for Stanislas.
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed on Ngaman was excessive given his role and circumstances.

Ratio Decidendi

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

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.