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LAWTON, OWEN

Case Reference: 05D20074625

Case Details

Reference

05D20074625

Court

Liverpool & Knowsley Magistrates' Court

Magistrate

Magistrates' Court 2-4: Mr Carroll JP , District Judge (MC) Dowrick , Mrs Gilzene-Hurdiss JP , Mrs Jones JP , Ms Sen JP

Hearing Date

18 June 2026

Time

2pm

Hearing Type

Sentence

Court Type

Magistrates

Prosecutor

CPS-MC

Case Details

Offence Details: | Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B - Ketamine Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin

Estimated Defendant Profile
Statistical Estimate

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Gender Probability

Male

Likely Age

~22 years old

Predicted Nationality / Origin

British/Irish (GB)

Next Steps at this Sentencing

The sentencing hearing takes place after a defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty at trial. The judge or magistrates review the Sentencing Council guidelines, consider aggravating and mitigating factors, read any pre-sentence reports or victim personal statements, and decide the appropriate penalty.

Court Jurisdiction: Magistrates' Court - Magistrates' Courts handle virtually all summary offences (minor offences) and start the proceedings for serious offences. They are presided over by three volunteer Magistrates (advised by a legal advisor) or a single qualified District Judge. They do not have a jury.

UK Offence & Sentencing Guidelines

Possession with Intent to Supply / Drug Trafficking

Possessing illegal drugs with the intention of selling, sharing, or distributing them to others, or being actively involved in drug production/importation.

Sentencing: Extremely serious offences, almost always sent to the Crown Court. Class A supply can carry up to life imprisonment. Class B and C supply carry up to 14 years imprisonment.
Disclaimer: The legal definitions and sentencing guidelines above are for general educational purposes under English Law and do not constitute formal legal representation or advice. If you are facing criminal prosecution, consult a qualified criminal defense solicitor immediately.

Case FAQs & Procedure Guide

The court considers the severity of the offence, the defendant's level of culpability (blameworthiness), the harm caused, any previous criminal record (aggravating factors), and positive character references or early guilty pleas (mitigating factors).

Sentences can include discharges (absolute or conditional), fines, community orders (unpaid work, rehabilitation), suspended prison sentences, or immediate custodial sentences (imprisonment).

Yes. The defense can appeal against the severity of the sentence, and the prosecution can appeal (in some serious Crown Court cases) if they believe the sentence was unduly lenient.

For a single summary/either-way offence, magistrates can sentence a defendant to a maximum of 6 months in prison (or up to 12 months for multiple either-way offences), alongside unlimited fines and community orders.

Magistrates are trained volunteers from the local community who sit in panels of three. A District Judge is a qualified legal professional who sits alone. Both have the same sentencing powers.

Possessing illegal drugs with the intention of selling, sharing, or distributing them to others, or being actively involved in drug production/importation.

Extremely serious offences, almost always sent to the Crown Court. Class A supply can carry up to life imprisonment. Class B and C supply carry up to 14 years imprisonment.

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