JJ, R. v

JJ, R. v

The original sentence failed to sufficiently consider the appellant's age at the time of the offences, his background, and the principle of totality. The overall sentence was reduced to 5 years' detention as appropriate for a first-time young offender.

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Parties
Appellant: JJ; Respondent: The Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Young Offenders, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Young Offenders Totality Principle

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Parties

JJ

Appellant

The Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive given the appellant's age, previous good character, and the principle of totality
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for drug offences committed by a young offender

Ratio Decidendi

The original sentence failed to sufficiently consider the appellant's age at the time of the offences, his background, and the principle of totality. The overall sentence was reduced to 5 years' detention as appropriate for a first-time young offender.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced

Orders

  • Sentences on counts 4 and 5 of the initial indictment quashed and substituted with concurrent terms of 12 months' detention in a young offender institution
  • Consecutive term of 4 years on the second indictment (ecstasy) left in place