CDA, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1406 (05 November 2025)
The custodial term was manifestly excessive due to errors in applying starting points, totality, and insufficient consideration of personal mitigation; the appeal was allowed and a lower sentence substituted.
- Citation
- [2025] EWCA Crim 1406
- Parties
- Respondent: REX; Appellant: CDA
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 05 November 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- Appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Appeal, Anonymity Orders, Mitigation, Totality Principle
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Parties
REX
Respondent
CDA
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the custodial term imposed was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the sentencing judge gave appropriate weight to personal mitigation and totality
Ratio Decidendi
The custodial term was manifestly excessive due to errors in applying starting points, totality, and insufficient consideration of personal mitigation; the appeal was allowed and a lower sentence substituted.
Court Disposition
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Sentence on one count quashed
- Lower sentence substituted
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