Askys, R. v

Askys, R. v

The applicant was not entitled to greater credit for his guilty plea as he did not plead at the earliest opportunity; the judge properly exercised discretion and addressed the issue of disparity directly.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Vaidas Askys
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 December 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Credit for Guilty Plea, Disparity in Sentencing
Criminal Law Sentencing Credit for Guilty Plea Disparity in Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Vaidas Askys

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant was entitled to greater credit for his guilty plea compared to his co-defendant
  2. 2 Whether there was unjustified disparity in sentencing between co-defendants

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant was not entitled to greater credit for his guilty plea as he did not plead at the earliest opportunity; the judge properly exercised discretion and addressed the issue of disparity directly.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • Leave to appeal against sentence is refused.