R v George Pavlou

R v George Pavlou

The sentencing judge was entitled to categorise the case as category 2 harm and significant role for the firearms offence, but there was insufficient basis to increase the starting point above the guideline for a single transfer. The sentence for the drugs offence was too high given the applicant's role and the period of offending. The sentences were reduced to reflect the correct application of the guidelines and totality.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: George Pavlou
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 February 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part; sentences reduced
Legal Topics
Firearms Offences, Sentencing, Drugs Offences, Proceeds of Crime
Criminal Law Firearms Offences Sentencing Drugs Offences Proceeds of Crime

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

George Pavlou

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence for transferring a prohibited weapon was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge misapplied aggravating and mitigating factors
  3. 3 Whether the sentence for being concerned in the supply of cannabis was too high

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to categorise the case as category 2 harm and significant role for the firearms offence, but there was insufficient basis to increase the starting point above the guideline for a single transfer. The sentence for the drugs offence was too high given the applicant's role and the period of offending. The sentences were reduced to reflect the correct application of the guidelines and totality.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part; sentences reduced

Orders

  • Sentence of 14 years' imprisonment for transferring a prohibited weapon quashed and substituted with 12 years' imprisonment
  • Consecutive sentence of 15 months' imprisonment for being concerned in the supply of cannabis quashed and substituted with 6 months' imprisonment