The defendant appealed his sentence for cultivation of cannabis resin. The cultivation had been for his own use only.
Held: The fact that the use was to be for himself and that therefore no element of supply existed was a significant mitigation, and should reflect lesser sentences for possession of the drug. Even so a conviction for the offence required a determined and prolonged flouting of the law and imprisonment was proper. A sentence of six months was imposed.
Judges:
Waller LJ, Hedley J, Royce J
Citations:
Times 07-Jun-2005, [2005] EWCA Crim 1410
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Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 30 June 2022; Ref: scu.226041