R v Kieron Mark Webster

R v Kieron Mark Webster

The sentence imposed was just and proportionate given the applicant's aggravating factors, including prior convictions and involvement while serving a sentence; the judge was entitled to start above the guideline range and to allow only minimal credit for late guilty plea.

Parties
Applicant: Kieron Mark Webster; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Conspiracy to Supply Drugs, Credit for Guilty Plea, Disparity of Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Conspiracy to Supply Drugs Credit for Guilty Plea Disparity of Sentence

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Parties

Kieron Mark Webster

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was unfair disparity between the applicant's sentence and co-defendants
  2. 2 Whether the judge wrongly assessed the quantity of cocaine involved
  3. 3 Whether the judge gave insufficient credit for late guilty pleas

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was just and proportionate given the applicant's aggravating factors, including prior convictions and involvement while serving a sentence; the judge was entitled to start above the guideline range and to allow only minimal credit for late guilty plea.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused