Curtis, R v

Curtis, R v

The offences were correctly categorised as street dealing under category 3 of the sentencing guideline, and aggravating factors justified the sentence imposed. The sentence was not manifestly excessive and suspension was not appropriate given the applicant's history.

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Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Michael Ronald Curtis
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 May 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal Sentence
Outcome
permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing Guidelines, Appeals
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Guidelines Appeals

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Michael Ronald Curtis

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in categorising the offences as street dealing under category 3 of the sentencing guideline
  2. 2 Whether the starting point of 3 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive
  3. 3 Whether the sentence should have been suspended

Ratio Decidendi

The offences were correctly categorised as street dealing under category 3 of the sentencing guideline, and aggravating factors justified the sentence imposed. The sentence was not manifestly excessive and suspension was not appropriate given the applicant's history.

Court Disposition

permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • extension of time to renew application for permission to appeal granted
  • no loss of time order made