Matharu, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 941 (17 July 2024)

Matharu, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 941 (17 July 2024)

The appellant's role in the supply of Class A drugs was at the lower end of the significant role category; the sentence for that count was manifestly excessive and should be reduced to reflect totality, mental health, and limited involvement. The overall sentence is reduced from 6 years to 5 years' imprisonment, with corresponding adjustments to the driving disqualification period.

Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 941
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Gurraj Singh Matharu
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Appeal, Dangerous Driving, Drug Offences, Assault, Stalking, Mental Health and Culpability, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law Sentencing Appeal Dangerous Driving Drug Offences Assault Stalking Mental Health and Culpability +1 more

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Gurraj Singh Matharu

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant's role in the supply of Class A drugs was correctly categorised as significant rather than lesser
  2. 2 Whether the overall sentence was manifestly excessive having regard to totality and the appellant's mental health

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's role in the supply of Class A drugs was at the lower end of the significant role category; the sentence for that count was manifestly excessive and should be reduced to reflect totality, mental health, and limited involvement. The overall sentence is reduced from 6 years to 5 years' imprisonment, with corresponding adjustments to the driving disqualification period.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence on count 5 of first indictment quashed and replaced with 36 months' imprisonment
  • Total sentence reduced to 5 years' imprisonment