R v Mahtar Sohna

R v Mahtar Sohna

There is no arguable merit in the proposed appeal as the judge applied the relevant guidelines, considered mitigation, and the sentence was not manifestly excessive. Extension of time and leave to appeal are refused.

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Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Mahtar Sohna
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time to Apply for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal and extension of time refused
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Extension of Time Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Mahtar Sohna

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time to Apply for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted an extension of time to apply for leave to appeal against sentence
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  3. 3 Whether the judge erred in not obtaining a pre-sentence report

Ratio Decidendi

There is no arguable merit in the proposed appeal as the judge applied the relevant guidelines, considered mitigation, and the sentence was not manifestly excessive. Extension of time and leave to appeal are refused.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal and extension of time refused

Orders

  • Application for extension of time refused
  • Leave to appeal against sentence refused