R v Daniel Watson

R v Daniel Watson

The sentence of 28 months' imprisonment was justified given the numerous aggravating factors and limited mitigation; the starting point of 3 years was not manifestly excessive even considering the lack of intent to cause harm.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Daniel Watson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unlawful Wounding, Sentencing, Domestic Violence
Criminal Law Unlawful Wounding Sentencing Domestic Violence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Daniel Watson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for unlawful wounding was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge failed to properly consider the basis of plea regarding intent

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 28 months' imprisonment was justified given the numerous aggravating factors and limited mitigation; the starting point of 3 years was not manifestly excessive even considering the lack of intent to cause harm.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against sentence refused