R v Connor Patrick Dillon

R v Connor Patrick Dillon

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the deliberate and violent nature of the assaults, the categorisation of the knife as 'highly dangerous', and the appellant's history of violence. The appeal is dismissed.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Connor Patrick Dillon
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 May 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Possession of a Knife, Sentencing Guidelines, Dangerous Weapons, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Possession of a Knife Sentencing Guidelines Dangerous Weapons Totality Principle

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Connor Patrick Dillon

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a knife was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Proper categorisation of the weapon as 'dangerous' or 'highly dangerous' under sentencing guidelines
  3. 3 Application of totality principle in sentencing multiple offences

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the deliberate and violent nature of the assaults, the categorisation of the knife as 'highly dangerous', and the appellant's history of violence. The appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The sentence of 2 years' imprisonment and 12 months for possession of a knife, to run concurrently, is upheld.