R v Wayne Sharman

R v Wayne Sharman

The increase from the starting point in the sentencing range was justified by the significant aggravating features, particularly the appellant's extensive history of violent offences and breach of a community order. The sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Wayne Sharman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Possession of a Bladed Article, Sentencing, Aggravating Factors, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Robbery Possession of a Bladed Article Sentencing Aggravating Factors Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Wayne Sharman

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for robbery and possession of a bladed article was manifestly excessive given the aggravating and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The increase from the starting point in the sentencing range was justified by the significant aggravating features, particularly the appellant's extensive history of violent offences and breach of a community order. The sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against sentence dismissed.