R v Paul Denys Walker

R v Paul Denys Walker

The judge's assessment of a leading role was reasonably open to him based on the facts, and the sentence imposed was within the guideline range with appropriate reductions for delay and quantity. No grounds for appeal are made out.

Parties
Respondent: Rex; Applicant: Paul Denys Walker
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Conspiracy to Supply Drugs, Assessment of Role in Offence
Criminal Law Sentencing Conspiracy to Supply Drugs Assessment of Role in Offence

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Paul Denys Walker

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's role was properly assessed as 'leading' under sentencing guidelines
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was excessive given the quantity of drugs and personal mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's assessment of a leading role was reasonably open to him based on the facts, and the sentence imposed was within the guideline range with appropriate reductions for delay and quantity. No grounds for appeal are made out.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • renewed application for permission to appeal is refused