R v Henry Hendron

R v Henry Hendron

The sentence of 14 months' imprisonment, reduced from a starting point of 18 months due to a guilty plea, was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating factors, including the appellant's status as a barrister and the nature of the offending. The sentencing judge correctly applied the supply guideline in a lesser role, category 4, and properly considered totality and mitigation.

Parties
Appellant: Henry Hendron; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Professional Misconduct
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Professional Misconduct

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Parties

Henry Hendron

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the correct sentencing guidelines were applied
  3. 3 Whether the appellant's professional status was an aggravating factor

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 14 months' imprisonment, reduced from a starting point of 18 months due to a guilty plea, was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating factors, including the appellant's status as a barrister and the nature of the offending. The sentencing judge correctly applied the supply guideline in a lesser role, category 4, and properly considered totality and mitigation.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Extension of time to apply for leave to appeal against sentence granted by eight days
  • Leave to appeal against sentence granted on grounds 1 and 2 only