R v Jamie Crutchley

R v Jamie Crutchley

The offence was categorised as Culpability B, Category 1 harm, resulting in a lower starting point for sentencing. Aggravating factors justified an 18-month sentence for burglary, with a concurrent three-month sentence for handling stolen goods, and activation of nine months of the suspended sentence, totaling 27...

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Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Jamie Crutchley
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Burglary, Handling Stolen Goods, Suspended Sentence Activation
Criminal Law Sentencing Burglary Handling Stolen Goods Suspended Sentence Activation

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Jamie Crutchley

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 correct categorisation of non-dwelling burglary
  2. 2 appropriate sentencing range for burglary and handling stolen goods
  3. 3 activation of suspended sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The offence was categorised as Culpability B, Category 1 harm, resulting in a lower starting point for sentencing. Aggravating factors justified an 18-month sentence for burglary, with a concurrent three-month sentence for handling stolen goods, and activation of nine months of the suspended sentence, totaling 27 months.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced

Orders

  • overall sentence reduced to 27 months (18 months for burglary, 9 months for activation of suspended sentence)
  • all other orders remain as before