Cumberbatch & Anor, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 918 (09 June 2021)

Cumberbatch & Anor, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 918 (09 June 2021)

The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive; the judge was entitled to categorise the offences as high culpability and dangerousness based on the evidence, aggravating features, and criminal histories. The findings were consistent with jury verdicts and sentencing guidelines.

Citation
[2021] EWCA Crim 918
Parties
Applicant: Shaquille Michael Cumberbatch; Applicant: Christopher Connor Carrington; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 June 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Topics
Robbery, Manslaughter, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Extended Sentence, Totality, Culpability, Use of Weapons
Criminal Law Robbery Manslaughter Sentencing Dangerousness Extended Sentence Totality Culpability +1 more

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Parties

Shaquille Michael Cumberbatch

Applicant

Christopher Connor Carrington

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed on Cumberbatch and Carrington were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the categorisation of the offences under the Sentencing Council Guidelines was correct
  3. 3 Whether the judge's findings regarding culpability and dangerousness were justified

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive; the judge was entitled to categorise the offences as high culpability and dangerousness based on the evidence, aggravating features, and criminal histories. The findings were consistent with jury verdicts and sentencing guidelines.