Sharman, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 155 (30 January 2026)

Sharman, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 155 (30 January 2026)

The sentence was not manifestly excessive because the aggravating features, particularly the appellant's extensive history of violent offences and breach of court orders, justified the increase from the starting point within the sentencing range.

Citation
[2026] EWCA Crim 155
Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Wayne Sharman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Possession of a Bladed Article, Sentencing, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Manifestly Excessive Sentence
Criminal Law Robbery Possession of a Bladed Article Sentencing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Manifestly Excessive Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Wayne Sharman

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / 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 sentence was not manifestly excessive because the aggravating features, particularly the appellant's extensive history of violent offences and breach of court orders, justified the increase from the starting point within the sentencing range.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed