Tame, R. v

Tame, R. v

The original suspended sentence and drug rehabilitation requirement were unduly lenient given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating factors, and lack of sufficient prospect of success for rehabilitation. The proper sentence was three years' imprisonment, which could not be suspended.

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Parties
Offender: Adam Tame; Applicant: Her Majesty's Solicitor General
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 November 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Reference for Review of Sentence Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988
Outcome
Sentences quashed as unduly lenient; substituted with custodial sentences.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Possession With Intent to Supply, Possession of Criminal Property, Possession of Bladed Article, Suspended Sentences, Drug Rehabilitation Requirement
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Possession With Intent to Supply Possession of Criminal Property Possession of Bladed Article Suspended Sentences Drug Rehabilitation Requirement

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Parties

Adam Tame

Offender

Her Majesty's Solicitor General

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Reference for Review of Sentence Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the original sentence was unduly lenient
  2. 2 Appropriateness of suspended sentence and drug rehabilitation requirement
  3. 3 Proper application of sentencing guidelines for drug offences

Ratio Decidendi

The original suspended sentence and drug rehabilitation requirement were unduly lenient given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating factors, and lack of sufficient prospect of success for rehabilitation. The proper sentence was three years' imprisonment, which could not be suspended.

Court Disposition

Sentences quashed as unduly lenient; substituted with custodial sentences.

Orders

  • Three years' imprisonment for each drug offence, concurrent.
  • Six months' imprisonment for possession of criminal property, concurrent.