Mardeda, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 310 (09 March 2023)

Mardeda, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 310 (09 March 2023)

The applicant's involvement in an industrial-scale conspiracy justified a sentence at the top of the bracket; the total sentence of eight years' imprisonment was proportionate and not manifestly excessive.

Citation
[2023] EWCA Crim 310
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Lorenc Mardeda
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 March 2023
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, Drug Offences
Criminal Law Sentencing Conspiracy Drug Offences

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Lorenc Mardeda

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive given the applicant's role
  2. 2 Whether the applicant's role justified a sentence at the top of the sentencing bracket

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's involvement in an industrial-scale conspiracy justified a sentence at the top of the bracket; the total sentence of eight years' imprisonment was proportionate and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • no loss of time order made