Sentence
James Terence Rutherford
James Terence Rutherford (aged 35) was sentenced at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court on 28 February 2023 to 17 Years 6 Months - Life for Murder and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 28 February 2023
- Sentence
- 17 Years 6 Months - Life
- Judge
- Judge Paul Sloan QC (The Recorder of Newcastle Upon Tyne)
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to murder in Blyth, Northumberland, on 2 August 2022.