Lambert, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 918 (17 June 2025)

Lambert, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 918 (17 June 2025)

The sentence of 14 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle, as the categorisation of the Tesco robbery as category A1 was justified by the sophistication and planning involved, and the appellant's role in facilitating the offences warranted the sentence imposed.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 918
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Chakiah Leon Lambert
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Sentencing Guidelines, Aggravating Factors, Role in Offence, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Commit Robbery Sentencing Guidelines Aggravating Factors Role in Offence Totality Principle

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

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 of 14 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the appellant's role and age

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 14 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle, as the categorisation of the Tesco robbery as category A1 was justified by the sophistication and planning involved, and the appellant's role in facilitating the offences warranted the sentence imposed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed