R v Callum McCann

R v Callum McCann

The aggregate sentence of 26 months was manifestly excessive due to double counting of aggravating features and insufficient reduction for personal mitigation; the appropriate sentence is 21 months, comprised of 15 months for affray and 6 months for dangerous driving, with no adjustment to the latter.

Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Callum McCann
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 September 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Dangerous Driving, Affray, Handling Stolen Goods, Driving While Disqualified, Driving Without Insurance
Criminal Law Sentencing Dangerous Driving Affray Handling Stolen Goods Driving While Disqualified Driving Without Insurance

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Callum McCann

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was wrong in principle or manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether there was double counting of aggravating features
  3. 3 Whether sufficient reduction was made for personal mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

The aggregate sentence of 26 months was manifestly excessive due to double counting of aggravating features and insufficient reduction for personal mitigation; the appropriate sentence is 21 months, comprised of 15 months for affray and 6 months for dangerous driving, with no adjustment to the latter.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced

Orders

  • Sentence of 20 months for affray quashed and substituted with 15 months
  • Aggregate sentence reduced to 21 months' imprisonment