R v Jahangir Khan

R v Jahangir Khan

The judge erred in calculating the credit for the guilty plea, resulting in an excessive sentence; correcting this error, a sentence of 40 months' imprisonment is appropriate given the aggravating factors and totality.

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Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Jahangir Khan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Supply of Controlled Drugs, Sentencing, Mitigation, Credit for Guilty Plea, Aggravating Factors
Criminal Law Supply of Controlled Drugs Sentencing Mitigation Credit for Guilty Plea Aggravating Factors

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Jahangir Khan

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in categorising the appellant's role as significant rather than lesser
  3. 3 Whether proper credit was given for the guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The judge erred in calculating the credit for the guilty plea, resulting in an excessive sentence; correcting this error, a sentence of 40 months' imprisonment is appropriate given the aggravating factors and totality.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; sentence reduced

Orders

  • Sentence reduced to 40 months' imprisonment