R v Chakiah Leon Lambert

R v Chakiah Leon Lambert

The categorisation of the Tesco robbery as a category A1 offence was appropriate given the sophistication and planning involved. The sentence of 14 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle, considering the appellant's role in planning and facilitating the offences, the aggravating factors, and the need for a proportionate sentence reflecting the totality of the offending.

Parties
Prosecutor: R; Appellant: Chakiah Leon Lambert
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Sentencing Guidelines, Aggravating Factors, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Commit Robbery Sentencing Guidelines Aggravating Factors Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

R

Prosecutor

Chakiah Leon Lambert

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in categorising the Tesco robbery as a category A1 offence under the sentencing guidelines
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the appellant's role and age

Ratio Decidendi

The categorisation of the Tesco robbery as a category A1 offence was appropriate given the sophistication and planning involved. The sentence of 14 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle, considering the appellant's role in planning and facilitating the offences, the aggravating factors, and the need for a proportionate sentence reflecting the totality of the offending.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed