Carew, R. v

Carew, R. v

The applicant was entitled to a 10% discount on his sentence for a late guilty plea, as per sentencing guidelines and precedent set in the co-accused's appeal.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Kadele Emmanuel Carew
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 February 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Discount for Guilty Plea
Criminal Law Sentencing Discount for Guilty Plea

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Kadele Emmanuel Carew

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should have received a discount on sentence for a late guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant was entitled to a 10% discount on his sentence for a late guilty plea, as per sentencing guidelines and precedent set in the co-accused's appeal.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Sentence on count 2 reduced to 8 years, 1 month detention in a young offender institution