R v Tom Greenfield

R v Tom Greenfield

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle; the Recorder was entitled to set the starting point and apply an uplift for use of encrypted communications, and properly considered the applicant's antecedents and overall criminality.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Tom Greenfield
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 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
Sentencing, Conspiracy to Supply Controlled Drugs, Use of Encrypted Communications, Criminal Property Transfer
Criminal Law Sentencing Conspiracy to Supply Controlled Drugs Use of Encrypted Communications Criminal Property Transfer

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Tom Greenfield

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the starting point for sentencing on count 1 was excessive
  2. 2 Whether the uplift for use of encrypted communication was excessive
  3. 3 Whether the applicant's limited antecedents were properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle; the Recorder was entitled to set the starting point and apply an uplift for use of encrypted communications, and properly considered the applicant's antecedents and overall criminality.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused