REGINA v JORDAN DAVID NICHOLSON

REGINA v JORDAN DAVID NICHOLSON

The Recorder erred in imposing a consecutive sentence for possession of four knives and failed to properly apply the totality principle. The overall sentence should have been reduced to reflect the appellant's guilty pleas and the impact of Covid.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Jordan David Nicholson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 May 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Possession of Offensive Weapons, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Possession of Offensive Weapons Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Jordan David Nicholson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the Recorder erred in imposing consecutive sentences for offensive weapons
  3. 3 Whether sufficient credit was given for guilty pleas

Ratio Decidendi

The Recorder erred in imposing a consecutive sentence for possession of four knives and failed to properly apply the totality principle. The overall sentence should have been reduced to reflect the appellant's guilty pleas and the impact of Covid.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence of 6 years' imprisonment on counts 1 and 2 quashed and substituted with 5 years 3 months' imprisonment each.
  • Sentence for count 6 (four knives) to run concurrently, not consecutively.