R v Piotr Wojciechowski

R v Piotr Wojciechowski

The applicant's role was significant, not merely as a delivery driver, and the uplift in sentence was justified by the quantity of drugs involved. The sentence imposed was squarely in accordance with the guideline and principle, and not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Piotr Wojciechowski
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed applications for leave to appeal and for extension of time refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Conspiracy, Possession of Criminal Property, Appeals
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Conspiracy Possession of Criminal Property Appeals

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Piotr Wojciechowski

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the starting point for sentencing was too high
  2. 2 Whether the uplift in sentence due to drug quantity was justified
  3. 3 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's role was significant, not merely as a delivery driver, and the uplift in sentence was justified by the quantity of drugs involved. The sentence imposed was squarely in accordance with the guideline and principle, and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

renewed applications for leave to appeal and for extension of time refused

Orders

  • Leave to appeal refused
  • Extension of time refused