Weekes, R. v

Weekes, R. v

The sentence of 3 years was unduly lenient given the aggravating features and relevant authorities; a sentence of five-and-a-half to six years would have been appropriate, but considering double jeopardy, the sentence was increased to four-and-a-half years' imprisonment.

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Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Defendant: Alfed Washington Weekes
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 May 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentence Reference Under Section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988
Outcome
sentence increased
Legal Topics
Unduly Lenient Sentence, Grievous Bodily Harm With Intent, Domestic Violence, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Unduly Lenient Sentence Grievous Bodily Harm With Intent Domestic Violence Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Alfed Washington Weekes

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Reference Under Section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for grievous bodily harm with intent was unduly lenient
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing range for section 18 Offences Against the Person Act 1861 offences in domestic context

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 3 years was unduly lenient given the aggravating features and relevant authorities; a sentence of five-and-a-half to six years would have been appropriate, but considering double jeopardy, the sentence was increased to four-and-a-half years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

sentence increased

Orders

  • The sentence of 3 years' imprisonment is quashed and substituted with a sentence of four-and-a-half years' imprisonment.