El Sheikh, R v

The appropriate sentence after trial would have been nine years' imprisonment, and a 25% discount for the guilty plea should be applied, resulting in a sentence of six years nine months.

Parties: Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Khalid El Sheikh
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 17 April 2015
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Firearms Offences, Sentencing, Guilty Plea Discount

Criminal Law Firearms Offences Sentencing Guilty Plea Discount

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Khalid El Sheikh

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence imposed for possession of a prohibited firearm was manifestly excessive
2 Whether appropriate credit for guilty plea was given

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate sentence after trial would have been nine years' imprisonment, and a 25% discount for the guilty plea should be applied, resulting in a sentence of six years nine months.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

Sentence reduced to six years nine months' imprisonment