Roberts, R. v

Roberts, R. v

The sentence was reduced because the appellant's role was only just within the significant category, and the balance of aggravating and mitigating factors justified a lower sentence within the range, resulting in a three-and-a-half year imprisonment after applying the one-third discount for guilty plea.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Tom Roberts
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 April 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Conspiracy
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Conspiracy

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Tom Roberts

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for conspiracy to supply a class A drug was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate categorization of the appellant's role under sentencing guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was reduced because the appellant's role was only just within the significant category, and the balance of aggravating and mitigating factors justified a lower sentence within the range, resulting in a three-and-a-half year imprisonment after applying the one-third discount for guilty plea.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Sentence reduced to three-and-a-half years' imprisonment