R v Adeel Sami & Anor

R v Adeel Sami & Anor

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the high value of the thefts, significant planning and sophistication, aggravating features including antecedents and breach of court orders, and victim impact. The judge's categorisation and uplift were justified and the reduction for mitigation was appropriate.

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Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Adeel Sami; Appellant: Adam Salem
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Steal, Sentencing Guidelines, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Steal Sentencing Guidelines Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Adeel Sami

Appellant

Adam Salem

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Proper categorisation of culpability under Theft guidelines
  3. 3 Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the high value of the thefts, significant planning and sophistication, aggravating features including antecedents and breach of court orders, and victim impact. The judge's categorisation and uplift were justified and the reduction for mitigation was appropriate.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The sentences of 51 months' imprisonment for each appellant are upheld.