Slack, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 522 (03 April 2023)

Slack, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 522 (03 April 2023)

The sentencing judge correctly categorised the offence as involving a highly dangerous weapon and grave harm, properly balanced aggravating and mitigating factors, and there was no error in principle or manifest excess in the sentence imposed. There was no appearance of bias in the conduct of the hearing.

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Citation
[2023] EWCA Crim 522
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Joe Robert Slack
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 April 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Dangerous Offender, Wounding With Intent, Mitigation, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Sentencing Dangerous Offender Wounding With Intent Mitigation Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Joe Robert Slack

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge misapplied the sentencing guidelines for wounding with intent
  2. 2 Whether the sentence was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  3. 3 Whether sufficient weight was given to mitigation, including mental health issues

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge correctly categorised the offence as involving a highly dangerous weapon and grave harm, properly balanced aggravating and mitigating factors, and there was no error in principle or manifest excess in the sentence imposed. There was no appearance of bias in the conduct of the hearing.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against sentence dismissed.