R v John Lindfield

R v John Lindfield

The sentencing judge was entitled to categorise the offence as category 2A with aggravating features, resulting in a notional sentence of 4 years after trial, reduced to 3 years for guilty plea. The sentence was neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: John Lindfield
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Grievous Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Extended Sentence, Domestic Violence
Criminal Law Grievous Bodily Harm Sentencing Dangerousness Extended Sentence Domestic Violence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

John Lindfield

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the custodial term of 3 years was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Proper categorisation of harm under the Sentencing Council Guideline for section 20 offences
  3. 3 Appropriateness of extended sentence and licence period

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to categorise the offence as category 2A with aggravating features, resulting in a notional sentence of 4 years after trial, reduced to 3 years for guilty plea. The sentence was neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of 3 years' custody and 2 years' extended licence affirmed
  • restraining order to continue until further order