Ashby, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 635 (24 April 2026)

Ashby, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 635 (24 April 2026)

The overall sentence reflected the protracted and varied criminality, with proper adjustments for personal mitigation and totality, and was within the relevant guidelines; the appeal was dismissed as the sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Citation
[2026] EWCA Crim 635
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Matthew Ashby
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 April 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Appeal, Drug Offences, Driving Offences, Domestic Violence, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sentencing Appeal Drug Offences Driving Offences Domestic Violence Totality Principle

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Matthew Ashby

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient reduction was made for personal mitigation and progress on remand
  3. 3 Whether the starting point for the lead drug offence was too high

Ratio Decidendi

The overall sentence reflected the protracted and varied criminality, with proper adjustments for personal mitigation and totality, and was within the relevant guidelines; the appeal was dismissed as the sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against sentence dismissed
  • Disqualification from driving for six years and six months