R v Mark Guri

R v Mark Guri

The sentence of 15 months' imprisonment was manifestly excessive given the appellant's role, the quantity of drugs, and mitigating factors including coercion and lack of previous convictions; an appropriate sentence after credit for guilty plea is nine months' imprisonment.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Mark Guri
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Mark Guri

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for possession of cannabis with intent was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 15 months' imprisonment was manifestly excessive given the appellant's role, the quantity of drugs, and mitigating factors including coercion and lack of previous convictions; an appropriate sentence after credit for guilty plea is nine months' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; sentence reduced

Orders

  • sentence of 15 months' imprisonment quashed
  • substitute sentence of nine months' imprisonment