R v Caydon Hutchinson

R v Caydon Hutchinson

The court had no power to impose detention in a young offender institution due to the appellant's age; the correct sentence is three years' detention pursuant to section 250 of the Sentencing Code, with credit for time served under curfew.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Caydon Hutchinson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Pronouncement of Decision to Reopen Application
Outcome
sentence set aside and substituted
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Detention, Young Offender Institution, Curfew Credit
Criminal Law Sentencing Detention Young Offender Institution Curfew Credit

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Caydon Hutchinson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Pronouncement of Decision to Reopen Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the court had power to impose a sentence of detention in a young offender institution given the appellant's age
  2. 2 Correction of sentencing error

Ratio Decidendi

The court had no power to impose detention in a young offender institution due to the appellant's age; the correct sentence is three years' detention pursuant to section 250 of the Sentencing Code, with credit for time served under curfew.

Court Disposition

sentence set aside and substituted

Orders

  • Sentence of three years' detention pursuant to section 250 of the Sentencing Code substituted
  • 198 days to count as time served under section 240A of the Criminal Justice Act 2003