Justas Bieksa v R

Justas Bieksa v R

The sentence was neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive. The applicant's good behaviour and positive contributions in custody do not justify appellate intervention. The impact of COVID-19 on prison conditions does not warrant a reduction for sentences imposed before the pandemic.

Parties
Applicant: Justas Bieksa; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewal Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
applications refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Appeals, COVID 19 Impact on Sentencing
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Appeals COVID 19 Impact on Sentencing

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Parties

Justas Bieksa

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewal Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on prison conditions justifies a reduction in sentence for a pre-pandemic sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive. The applicant's good behaviour and positive contributions in custody do not justify appellate intervention. The impact of COVID-19 on prison conditions does not warrant a reduction for sentences imposed before the pandemic.

Court Disposition

applications refused

Orders

  • Application for extension of time refused
  • Renewal application for leave to appeal against sentence refused