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Sentence reduction covers challenging or shortening a prison sentence or order through the criminal appeal process in England. A solicitor investigates the sentence, identifies grounds for reduction, and drafts the appeal grounds to the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) or relevant tribunals, often supported by fresh evidence, mitigation, and legal argument. They liaise with the Crown Prosecution Service and the court, prepare witness and expert material, and represent the client at hearings. Outcomes hinge on legal error, new facts, or disproportionate sentencing.
