Lockwood, R. v

Lockwood, R. v

The statutory presumption of dangerousness was properly applied given the appellant's previous violent offences and the serious nature of the current attack. However, the minimum term specified was excessive; the appropriate minimum term should be 2½ years, less time spent on remand.

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Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Grant Lockwood
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 May 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Grievous Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Imprisonment for Public Protection
Criminal Law Grievous Bodily Harm Sentencing Dangerousness Imprisonment for Public Protection

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Grant Lockwood

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the statutory presumption of dangerousness applied to the appellant
  2. 2 Whether the imposition of an indeterminate sentence for public protection was justified
  3. 3 Whether the minimum term specified was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The statutory presumption of dangerousness was properly applied given the appellant's previous violent offences and the serious nature of the current attack. However, the minimum term specified was excessive; the appropriate minimum term should be 2½ years, less time spent on remand.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Minimum term reduced to 2½ years less 106 days spent on remand
  • Indeterminate sentence for public protection upheld