Khan, R v

Khan, R v

The sentences imposed, including the aggregate sentence of seven years and nine months, were just and proportionate given the seriousness, planning, and scale of the offending, the appellant's role, and the application of the relevant sentencing guidelines. The reductions for youth, guilty plea, and totality were appropriate and within the judge's discretion. The appeal was dismissed.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Hamas Khan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 October 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Domestic Burglary, Conspiracy to Burgle, Totality Principle, Credit for Guilty Plea, Youth Offenders
Criminal Law Sentencing Domestic Burglary Conspiracy to Burgle Totality Principle Credit for Guilty Plea Youth Offenders

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Hamas Khan

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the aggregate sentence of seven years and nine months was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentence for conspiracy to burgle should have been shorter having regard to totality
  3. 3 Whether greater credit should have been allowed for the late guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed, including the aggregate sentence of seven years and nine months, were just and proportionate given the seriousness, planning, and scale of the offending, the appellant's role, and the application of the relevant sentencing guidelines. The reductions for youth, guilty plea, and totality were appropriate and within the judge's discretion. The appeal was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Renewed applications for extension of time and for leave to appeal against the first indictment sentence refused.
  • Appeal against the sentence on the second indictment dismissed.