Goddard, R v

Goddard, R v

The Court held that both men were actively involved in the supply operation and that the judge was justified in treating them similarly in terms of sentence. The sentence was not wrong in principle or manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Mark Goddard
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 March 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Disparity in Sentencing
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Disparity in Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Mark Goddard

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed on the applicant was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether there was unjustified disparity between the sentences of the applicant and his co-accused

Ratio Decidendi

The Court held that both men were actively involved in the supply operation and that the judge was justified in treating them similarly in terms of sentence. The sentence was not wrong in principle or manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • application for leave to appeal against sentence is dismissed