Weafer [2024] EWCA Crim 1848

The appellant pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine, the conspiracy was over a six month period, with an estimated supply during that time of 30kg. His appeal against the sentence of 14 years imprisonment was dismissed.

All four appellants entered guilty pleas during the trial and were sentenced as follows: Edwards 14 years 3 months imprisonment, Frith 19 years, Cullen 21 years and 8 months, and McCarthy 20 years. The background to the offending was the purchase of blank firing pistols by McCarthy which were then…

The applicant pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply controlled drugs on the second day of trial. His basis of plea was rejected and after a trial of issue it was concluded he played a leading role in the conspiracy and was sentenced to 8 years 6 months’ imprisonment. He was…