Doforo, R. v

Doforo, R. v

Given the quantity of drugs, the appellant's leading role, the aggravating feature of cuckooing, the long duration of offending, and a previous conviction for Class A drug dealing, the judge was entitled to move to the top of the category 1 sentencing range.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Ryan Norman John Doforo
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 May 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Conspiracy to Supply Controlled Drugs
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Conspiracy to Supply Controlled Drugs

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Ryan Norman John Doforo

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the starting point of sixteen years' imprisonment before plea discount was manifestly excessive for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

Ratio Decidendi

Given the quantity of drugs, the appellant's leading role, the aggravating feature of cuckooing, the long duration of offending, and a previous conviction for Class A drug dealing, the judge was entitled to move to the top of the category 1 sentencing range.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of fourteen years and six months' imprisonment upheld.