R v Roach [2025] EWCA Crim 786

July 17, 2025

Sam Magee recently appeared for the successful Appellant in R v Roach [2025] EWCA Crim 786.

The Appellant was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment for breach of a restraining order. Following written grounds of appeal, leave was granted by the Single Judge.

After making submissions that the sentence was manifestly excessive, a sentence of 15 months was imposed. Sam was praised for ‘very clear, helpful and focused submissions’ on behalf of the Appellant.

Sam was instructed by Janice Young of Youngs’ Solicitors.

The judgment is available to read here.