R v Adam Anthony Fletcher

R v Adam Anthony Fletcher

The sentencing judge correctly applied the law in finding that the appellant took the knife to the scene within the meaning of paragraph 4 of Schedule 21, and the reduction from the 25-year starting point to 22 years adequately reflected the mitigating factors. There was no error of principle or excess in the sentence imposed.

Parties
Appellant: Adam Anthony Fletcher; Respondent: Rex (The Crown)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Minimum Term, Use of Weapon, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Minimum Term Use of Weapon Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Adam Anthony Fletcher

Appellant

Rex (The Crown)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in applying paragraph 4 of Schedule 21 of the Sentencing Act 2020 regarding taking a knife to the scene
  2. 2 Whether the minimum term of 22 years was excessive or wrong in principle
  3. 3 Whether sufficient weight was given to mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge correctly applied the law in finding that the appellant took the knife to the scene within the meaning of paragraph 4 of Schedule 21, and the reduction from the 25-year starting point to 22 years adequately reflected the mitigating factors. There was no error of principle or excess in the sentence imposed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.