R v Mohammed Derie

R v Mohammed Derie

The sentence imposed was neither manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle; the Recorder properly assessed the appellant's role, gave appropriate reductions for age and vulnerability, and correctly limited the guilty plea discount to 10% given the timing of the plea.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Mohammed Derie
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Controlled Drugs, Youth Justice, Guilty Plea Reduction, Modern Slavery Defence
Criminal Law Sentencing Controlled Drugs Youth Justice Guilty Plea Reduction Modern Slavery Defence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Mohammed Derie

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether sufficient regard was had to the appellant's age and vulnerability under the Children Guideline
  3. 3 Whether sufficient credit was given for the guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was neither manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle; the Recorder properly assessed the appellant's role, gave appropriate reductions for age and vulnerability, and correctly limited the guilty plea discount to 10% given the timing of the plea.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 27 months' detention in a Young Offender Institution to stand