R v Leo Morris

The original sentence was quashed because it was based on an erroneous calculation of drug quantity. The correct quantity (approximately 750 grams) placed the harm at the top end of Category 3, with a 'lesser role' for the applicant. After considering aggravating and mitigating factors and the guilty plea, the appropriate sentence was 27 months' detention per count, to run concurrently, less qualifying curfew credit.

Parties: Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Leo Morris
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 07 October 2025
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: appeal allowed in part; sentence varied
Legal Topics: Sentencing, Drug Offences, Appeal Procedure

Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Leo Morris

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence imposed was based on an error regarding the quantity of drugs involved
2 What is the appropriate sentence given the correct quantity of drugs and the applicant's role

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part; sentence varied

Orders

Original sentence of 30 months' detention quashed
Substituted sentence of 27 months' detention in a young offender institution on each count, concurrent