Thomas Cashman v R

Thomas Cashman v R

The sentencing judge correctly applied the statutory framework, considered the totality and seriousness of the offences, and imposed a sentence that was not manifestly excessive. There were no mitigating features and no error in approach. The application for leave to appeal against sentence is refused.

Parties
Applicant: Thomas Cashman; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Murder, Attempted Murder, Firearms Offences, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Sentencing Murder Attempted Murder Firearms Offences Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Thomas Cashman

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term of 42 years imprisonment for murder and associated offences was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge failed to properly consider the level of planning, lack of violent history, and age at release as mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge correctly applied the statutory framework, considered the totality and seriousness of the offences, and imposed a sentence that was not manifestly excessive. There were no mitigating features and no error in approach. The application for leave to appeal against sentence is refused.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal against sentence is refused