R v Rhaheem Hamed

R v Rhaheem Hamed

The sentence was not manifestly excessive as the trial judge correctly categorised the harm as category 2A, properly considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and gave an appropriate discount for the appellant's age in accordance with sentencing guidelines.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Rhaheem Hamed
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 June 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Wounding With Intent, Possession of a Knife, Sentencing, Youth Offenders, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Wounding With Intent Possession of a Knife Sentencing Youth Offenders Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Rhaheem Hamed

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for wounding with intent and possession of a knife was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the harm categorisation for sentencing was correct
  3. 3 Whether sufficient discount was given for the appellant's age

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive as the trial judge correctly categorised the harm as category 2A, properly considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and gave an appropriate discount for the appellant's age in accordance with sentencing guidelines.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed