R v Sahil Arshad

R v Sahil Arshad

The sentence imposed was manifestly excessive due to insufficient consideration of the appellant's age, maturity, and circumstances of offending; the correct sentence is 12 months' detention in a young offender institution suspended for two years with requirements.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Sahil Arshad
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed; sentence quashed and substituted
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Affray, Possession of Offensive Weapon, Youth Offenders, Parity in Sentencing
Criminal Law Sentencing Affray Possession of Offensive Weapon Youth Offenders Parity in Sentencing

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Sahil Arshad

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed on the appellant was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing court failed to adequately consider the appellant's age and maturity
  3. 3 Whether there was unlawful pronouncement of imprisonment instead of detention in a young offender institution

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was manifestly excessive due to insufficient consideration of the appellant's age, maturity, and circumstances of offending; the correct sentence is 12 months' detention in a young offender institution suspended for two years with requirements.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; sentence quashed and substituted

Orders

  • Quash sentence for affray and substitute 12 months' detention in a young offender institution suspended for two years with 32 days rehabilitation activity and 160 hours unpaid work.
  • Correct sentence for possession of offensive weapon to detention in a young offender institution as previously sentenced.