Watson, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 645 (24 May 2023)

Watson, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 645 (24 May 2023)

The judge's starting point of 3 years' custody was justified given the numerous aggravating factors, including use of a weapon, domestic setting, previous convictions, and post-incident conduct. The lack of intent to cause harm did not warrant a significant downward adjustment due to the reckless nature of the act. The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive.

Citation
[2023] EWCA Crim 645
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Daniel Watson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unlawful Wounding, Sentencing Guidelines, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Domestic Violence
Criminal Law Unlawful Wounding Sentencing Guidelines Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Domestic Violence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Daniel Watson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge failed to have proper regard to the basis of plea regarding intent to cause harm
  2. 2 Whether the starting point for sentence was too high given the facts and guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's starting point of 3 years' custody was justified given the numerous aggravating factors, including use of a weapon, domestic setting, previous convictions, and post-incident conduct. The lack of intent to cause harm did not warrant a significant downward adjustment due to the reckless nature of the act. The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed