R v Jetmir Serjanaj

R v Jetmir Serjanaj

The judge erred in adopting a starting point for a significant role; the appellant's role was between significant and lesser, weighted towards lesser. There were no aggravating factors beyond those inherent in the offence. The sentence before credit should not have exceeded two years; with full credit for plea, the sentence is reduced to 16 months.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Jetmir Serjanaj
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 April 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Jetmir Serjanaj

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Proper categorisation of the appellant's role under sentencing guidelines
  3. 3 Existence of aggravating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The judge erred in adopting a starting point for a significant role; the appellant's role was between significant and lesser, weighted towards lesser. There were no aggravating factors beyond those inherent in the offence. The sentence before credit should not have exceeded two years; with full credit for plea, the sentence is reduced to 16 months.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • sentence reduced to 16 months' imprisonment