Mohammed, R. v

Mohammed, R. v

The sentence of 2 years' custody was not manifestly excessive, substantial mitigation was properly considered, and the decision not to suspend the sentence was within the Recorder's discretion and justified by the seriousness of the offence.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Assad Mohammed
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 August 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Wounding With Intent, Wounding, Mitigation, Suspension of Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Wounding With Intent Wounding Mitigation Suspension of Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Assad Mohammed

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the injuries qualified as 'life changing' for sentencing purposes
  3. 3 Whether the sentence should have been suspended

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 2 years' custody was not manifestly excessive, substantial mitigation was properly considered, and the decision not to suspend the sentence was within the Recorder's discretion and justified by the seriousness of the offence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of 2 years' custody upheld