Hussain & Anor, R v

Hussain & Anor, R v

The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive; the sentencing judge correctly applied the Sentencing Council Guidelines, gave appropriate credit for guilty pleas, and observed the principle of totality. Leave to appeal was refused.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Applicant: Sajjad Hussain; Applicant: Anas Khan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 October 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Robbery, Conspiracy to Rob, Conspiracy to Convert Criminal Property, Conspiracy to Handle Stolen Goods, Sentencing, Credit for Guilty Plea, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Robbery Conspiracy to Rob Conspiracy to Convert Criminal Property Conspiracy to Handle Stolen Goods Sentencing Credit for Guilty Plea Totality Principle

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Sajjad Hussain

Applicant

Anas Khan

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether appropriate credit was given for guilty pleas
  3. 3 Whether the sentencing judge correctly applied the Sentencing Council Guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive; the sentencing judge correctly applied the Sentencing Council Guidelines, gave appropriate credit for guilty pleas, and observed the principle of totality. Leave to appeal was refused.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal refused