Sentence
James Rutherford
James Rutherford (aged 38) was sentenced at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court on 5 May 2021 to 9 Years for Manslaughter. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 5 May 2021
- Sentence
- 9 Years
- Judge
- Judge Penny Moreland
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of the manslaughter in Bedlington, Northumberland, on 23 February 2020. He was found not guilty of murder and assault by beating.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Good Character / No (relevant) previous convictions; Remorse; Lack of premeditation / Not Planned or Premeditated