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The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal against the severity of sentence imposed by the Circuit Criminal Court on an individual convicted of unlawful possession of a significant quantity of cannabis with intent to supply. The original sentence of six and a half years’ imprisonment, already substantially below the statutory minimum due to the individual’s age, medical condition, lack of previous convictions and vulnerability, was upheld. The Court of Appeal found no error of principle in the sentencing judge’s assessment of gravity, recognition of mitigation, or in declining to suspend any part of the sentence, citing the absence of evidence of steps taken towards rehabilitation. The appeal was therefore dismissed and the original sentence affirmed.
appeal against sentence – drug possession for supply – cannabis – Circuit Criminal Court – Court of Appeal – mitigation – statutory minimum sentence – medical evidence – psychological report – first-time offender – rehabilitation – severity of sentence – absence of suspended sentence – Rules of the Superior Courts (RSC) – Misuse of Drugs Act 1977
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