Sentence
James Spiers
James Spiers (aged 30) was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on 4 September 2026 to 6 Years for Conspiracy to supply drugs and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Leicester Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 4 September 2026
- Sentence
- 6 Years
- Judge
- Judge Timothy Spencer KC
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Conspiracy to supply drugs | Custodial immediate |
| Misconduct / Misfeasance In Public Office | Custodial immediate |
| Conveyance of (Sections 40A) articles prohibited under Sections 40B (list A articles) 40C (list B or C articles) | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office, conspiracy to supply Class B drugs (cannabis) and conspiracy to convey List B prohibited articles into prison at HMP Gartree in Leicestershire in 2022.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power