R v Arjol Selamaj & Anor
The sentences for affray were excessive as the judge did not give sufficient weight to mitigation, particularly previous good character and employment. The appropriate sentence after trial was 24 months, reduced to 16 months for plea. The cannabis and bladed article sentences were appropriate. Suspension of sentence was not justified given the seriousness of the offences.
- Parties
- Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Arjol Selamaj; Appellant: Adrian Selemag
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 02 September 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- appeal allowed in part
- Legal Topics
- Affray, Sentencing, Bladed Article Offence, Cultivation of Cannabis, Appeal Against Sentence
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Parties
Rex
Respondent
Arjol Selamaj
Appellant
Adrian Selemag
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentences for affray were manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the judge double-counted aggravating factors
- 3 Whether sentences should have been suspended
Ratio Decidendi
The sentences for affray were excessive as the judge did not give sufficient weight to mitigation, particularly previous good character and employment. The appropriate sentence after trial was 24 months, reduced to 16 months for plea. The cannabis and bladed article sentences were appropriate. Suspension of sentence was not justified given the seriousness of the offences.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed in part
Orders
- Sentences for affray quashed and replaced with 16 months for each appellant
- Total sentence for Adrian: 16 months
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