Butt, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1277 (30 July 2021)

Butt, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1277 (30 July 2021)

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive and properly reflected the criminal conduct, including premeditation, use of weapons, and the sustained nature of the attack. The judge did not err in categorising the offence or in the weight given to aggravating and mitigating factors.

Citation
[2021] EWCA Crim 1277
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Alec Butt
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 July 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Wounding With Intent, Appeal Against Sentence, Domestic Violence
Criminal Law Sentencing Wounding With Intent Appeal Against Sentence Domestic Violence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Alec Butt

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in categorising the offence as Category 2 with greater culpability and lesser harm
  2. 2 Whether the victim was wrongly found to be vulnerable
  3. 3 Whether the appellant exploited contact arrangements with children

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive and properly reflected the criminal conduct, including premeditation, use of weapons, and the sustained nature of the attack. The judge did not err in categorising the offence or in the weight given to aggravating and mitigating factors.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 7 years and 9 months' imprisonment upheld