Wilson & Ors, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 124 (02 February 2024)

The sentencing judge made no error of principle or manifestly excessive assessment; the sentences reflected the seriousness of the conspiracies, the roles of the appellants, and the aggravating and mitigating factors. The appeals and applications are dismissed.

Citation: [2024] EWCA Crim 124
Parties: Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Nathan Wilson; Applicant: Endrit Fejzullai; Applicant: Krystztof Budziskewski
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 02 February 2024
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment on Sentence Appeals
Outcome: All appeals and applications dismissed; extension of time granted to Fejzullai but renewed application refused.
Legal Topics: Drug Offences, Sentencing, Conspiracy, Appeal Procedure

Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Conspiracy Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Nathan Wilson

Appellant

Endrit Fejzullai

Applicant

Krystztof Budziskewski

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment on Sentence Appeals

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentences imposed on the appellants for drug conspiracies were manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in categorising the roles and applying sentencing guidelines
3 Whether sufficient credit was given for guilty pleas and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

All appeals and applications dismissed; extension of time granted to Fejzullai but renewed application refused.

Orders

Appeal of Nathan Wilson dismissed.
Renewed application of Endrit Fejzullai dismissed (extension of time granted).