R v Jodie Marie Smith & Anor

R v Jodie Marie Smith & Anor

The judge properly applied the Sentencing Guideline, accurately assessed the applicants' roles and culpability, and correctly determined the discounts for mitigation and delay. No arguable challenge to the sentences was detected.

Parties
Applicant: Jodie Marie Smith; Applicant: Jonathan Kitson; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Conspiracy, Mitigation, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Conspiracy Mitigation Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Jodie Marie Smith

Applicant

Jonathan Kitson

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed were disproportionate to the role played by the offenders
  2. 2 Whether the Sentencing Guideline was adequately considered
  3. 3 Whether personal mitigation was fully reflected

Ratio Decidendi

The judge properly applied the Sentencing Guideline, accurately assessed the applicants' roles and culpability, and correctly determined the discounts for mitigation and delay. No arguable challenge to the sentences was detected.

Court Disposition

renewed applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • Applications for leave to appeal against sentence are refused.