Eldridge, R v [2018] EWCA Crim 2296 (23 February 2018)

Eldridge, R v [2018] EWCA Crim 2296 (23 February 2018)

The sentencing judge erred by relying on inadmissible evidence and misclassified the appellant's role, resulting in a manifestly excessive sentence. The proper classification is 'significant' role, warranting a reduced sentence.

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Citation
[2018] EWCA Crim 2296
Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Stephen Eldridge
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 February 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Conspiracy to Supply Drugs, Admissibility of Evidence
Criminal Law Sentencing Conspiracy to Supply Drugs Admissibility of Evidence

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Stephen Eldridge

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred by relying on inadmissible evidence
  2. 2 Whether the appellant's role was correctly classified as 'leading'
  3. 3 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge erred by relying on inadmissible evidence and misclassified the appellant's role, resulting in a manifestly excessive sentence. The proper classification is 'significant' role, warranting a reduced sentence.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • sentence of 12 years quashed
  • sentence of 6 years imposed