R v Sam Winter

R v Sam Winter

The original sentence was manifestly excessive for counts 4 and 6; proper categorisation and balancing of aggravating and mitigating factors warranted reduced sentences; strong personal mitigation and low risk of reoffending justified suspension of the sentence.

Parties
Appellant: Sam Minter; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Affray, Threats to Kill, Non Fatal Strangulation, Suspended Sentences, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sentencing Affray Threats to Kill Non Fatal Strangulation Suspended Sentences Totality Principle

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Parties

Sam Minter

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether sentences should have been made concurrent
  3. 3 Whether sufficient credit was given for non-qualifying curfew

Ratio Decidendi

The original sentence was manifestly excessive for counts 4 and 6; proper categorisation and balancing of aggravating and mitigating factors warranted reduced sentences; strong personal mitigation and low risk of reoffending justified suspension of the sentence.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Sentence reduced to 21 months imprisonment
  • Sentence suspended for 2 years from 27 November 2025