Hussain, R v

Hussain, R v

The judge was entitled to treat the high purity of cocaine, previous conviction, and breach of licence as aggravating factors, and the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Jamil Hussain
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 March 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Aggravating Factors, Double Jeopardy
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Aggravating Factors Double Jeopardy

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Jamil Hussain

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether high purity of cocaine is an aggravating factor
  2. 2 Whether previous convictions and breach of licence should increase sentence
  3. 3 Whether the sentence was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to treat the high purity of cocaine, previous conviction, and breach of licence as aggravating factors, and the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 6 years 3 months imprisonment upheld