Rattu, R. v

Rattu, R. v

The judge's starting point did not sufficiently reflect the appellant's limited involvement as disclosed by the basis of plea; a lower starting point and greater discount for the guilty plea were appropriate.

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Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Rajbinder Rattu
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 April 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Guilty Plea Credit
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Guilty Plea Credit

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Rajbinder Rattu

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive given the appellant's limited involvement and guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's starting point did not sufficiently reflect the appellant's limited involvement as disclosed by the basis of plea; a lower starting point and greater discount for the guilty plea were appropriate.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Sentence reduced from 23 months to 15 months' imprisonment
  • Time credited for curfew and remand in custody to continue to apply