Hamed, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1348 (22 October 2024)

Hamed, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1348 (22 October 2024)

The sentence of 6 years' detention was not excessive as the trial judge correctly categorised the harm as category 2A, applied the appropriate discount for the appellant's age, and considered all aggravating and mitigating factors in accordance with sentencing guidelines.

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Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 1348
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Rhaheem Hamed
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Wounding With Intent, Possession of a Knife, Sentencing, Youth Offenders
Criminal Law Wounding With Intent Possession of a Knife Sentencing Youth Offenders

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Rhaheem Hamed

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the harm categorisation for sentencing was correct

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 6 years' detention was not excessive as the trial judge correctly categorised the harm as category 2A, applied the appropriate discount for the appellant's age, and considered all aggravating and mitigating factors in accordance with sentencing guidelines.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.