R v David Hayes & Anor

R v David Hayes & Anor

The injuries sustained did not amount to 'grave injury' and should have been categorised as category 3 harm; sentences imposed were excessive and should be reduced to reflect proper categorisation and mitigation.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: David Hayes; Appellant: Lathan Mack
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeals allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Grievous Bodily Harm, Handling Stolen Goods, Suspended Sentence Activation
Criminal Law Sentencing Grievous Bodily Harm Handling Stolen Goods Suspended Sentence Activation

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

David Hayes

Appellant

Lathan Mack

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the categorisation of harm for section 20 offence was correct
  2. 2 whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  3. 3 whether aggravating and mitigating factors were properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

The injuries sustained did not amount to 'grave injury' and should have been categorised as category 3 harm; sentences imposed were excessive and should be reduced to reflect proper categorisation and mitigation.

Court Disposition

appeals allowed in part

Orders

  • Hayes' sentence for section 20 offence reduced from 22 months to 14 months' custody
  • Mack's sentence for section 20 offence reduced from 30 months to 21 months' custody