Attorney General's Reference Nos. 49 of 2008

Attorney General's Reference Nos. 49 of 2008

The original sentence was unduly lenient given the seriousness of the offence, the sustained use of a knife, and the need for deterrence; mitigating factors were outweighed by aggravating circumstances, warranting an increased custodial sentence.

Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Jordan Blake
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 October 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Appeal
Outcome
sentence increased
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Wounding With Intent, Knife Crime, Youth Offenders
Criminal Law Sentencing Wounding With Intent Knife Crime Youth Offenders

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Jordan Blake

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for wounding with intent was unduly lenient
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing for youth offenders carrying and using knives

Ratio Decidendi

The original sentence was unduly lenient given the seriousness of the offence, the sustained use of a knife, and the need for deterrence; mitigating factors were outweighed by aggravating circumstances, warranting an increased custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

sentence increased

Orders

  • The sentence is increased to a custodial term of three years.