R v Zakariya Subeir

R v Zakariya Subeir

The appellant's role was significant, not lesser, and the judge's reduction of 12 months from the starting point appropriately reflected mitigation; the sentence imposed was neither manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Zakariya Subeir
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Possession of Criminal Property, Appeals
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Possession of Criminal Property Appeals

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Zakariya Subeir

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Appropriate categorisation of the appellant's role in the drug supply operation under sentencing guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's role was significant, not lesser, and the judge's reduction of 12 months from the starting point appropriately reflected mitigation; the sentence imposed was neither manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed