Cheetham, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 804 (10 June 2025)

Cheetham, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 804 (10 June 2025)

The sentencing judge was entitled to categorise the harassment offence as category B2, adjust the starting point upwards, and impose consecutive sentences. The total sentence of 36 months was not manifestly excessive and did not breach the principle of totality.

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Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 804
Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Adam Cheetham
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Unlawful Wounding, Harassment, Possession of Bladed Article, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sentencing Unlawful Wounding Harassment Possession of Bladed Article Totality Principle

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Adam Cheetham

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge took too high a starting point for the harassment offence
  2. 2 Whether insufficient attention was given to the principle of totality in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to categorise the harassment offence as category B2, adjust the starting point upwards, and impose consecutive sentences. The total sentence of 36 months was not manifestly excessive and did not breach the principle of totality.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed