R v Quyen To

R v Quyen To

The sentence, though at the higher end, was not manifestly excessive given the industrial scale of the operation, the profits generated, the involvement of others, and the continuation of offending after arrest. Consecutive sentences were justified to reflect the distinct criminal activities, and the judge gave adequate consideration to the totality principle.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Quyen To
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Conspiracy, Drug Offences, Proceeds of Crime, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sentencing Conspiracy Drug Offences Proceeds of Crime Totality Principle

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Quyen To

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the total sentence of 16 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive for conspiracy to contravene section 170 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979, conspiracy to supply a controlled drug of Class B, and possession of criminal property, having regard to the principle of totality.

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence, though at the higher end, was not manifestly excessive given the industrial scale of the operation, the profits generated, the involvement of others, and the continuation of offending after arrest. Consecutive sentences were justified to reflect the distinct criminal activities, and the judge gave adequate consideration to the totality principle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.