Kear, R. v

The sentence of two years' imprisonment was appropriate, reflecting both the aggravating and mitigating factors, and was not manifestly excessive given the facts and comparable authorities.

Parties: Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Dean Kear
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 04 November 2011
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Unlawful Wounding, Sentencing, Use of Weapon, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

Criminal Law Unlawful Wounding Sentencing Use of Weapon Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Dean Kear

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence of two years' imprisonment for unlawful wounding was manifestly excessive given the facts and mitigation.

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of two years' imprisonment was appropriate, reflecting both the aggravating and mitigating factors, and was not manifestly excessive given the facts and comparable authorities.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed