R v Rohail Haseeb

R v Rohail Haseeb

The trial judge was entitled to conclude the offence fell within category 2A harm with a starting point of 14 years, reduced by one year for mitigation. The custodial term and five-year extension were not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the applicant's leading role, planning, and antecedents.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Rohail Haseeb
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Firearms Offences, Sentencing, Dangerousness Assessment, Extended Sentence, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Firearms Offences Sentencing Dangerousness Assessment Extended Sentence Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Rohail Haseeb

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in assessing level 2 harm under sentencing guidelines
  2. 2 Whether the extension period of five years was excessive
  3. 3 Whether proper discount was applied for applicant's age and role

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge was entitled to conclude the offence fell within category 2A harm with a starting point of 14 years, reduced by one year for mitigation. The custodial term and five-year extension were not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the applicant's leading role, planning, and antecedents.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused