R v Zakaria Chentouf

R v Zakaria Chentouf

The sentencing judge was correct to apply a 10 per cent discount for the guilty plea on the first day of trial, as the circumstances did not fall within the exception for greater credit, and the earlier indication was vague, non-binding, and did not create a legitimate expectation.

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Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Zakaria Chentouf
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Credit for Guilty Plea, Drug Offences, Judicial Indications
Criminal Law Sentencing Credit for Guilty Plea Drug Offences Judicial Indications

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Zakaria Chentouf

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge was bound by the earlier indication regarding credit for guilty plea
  2. 2 Whether the applicant was entitled to greater credit for his guilty plea due to late-served evidence
  3. 3 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was correct to apply a 10 per cent discount for the guilty plea on the first day of trial, as the circumstances did not fall within the exception for greater credit, and the earlier indication was vague, non-binding, and did not create a legitimate expectation.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • Leave to appeal against sentence is refused.