Mayhew, R v

Mayhew, R v

Given the severity of the attack, the significant injuries, the presence and intervention of the appellant's young daughter, and the balance of mitigating and aggravating factors, the sentence of 12 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: John Mayhew
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 October 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Attempted Murder, Sentencing, Mitigating Factors, Aggravating Factors
Criminal Law Attempted Murder Sentencing Mitigating Factors Aggravating Factors

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

John Mayhew

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 12 years' imprisonment for attempted murder was manifestly excessive given the mitigating and aggravating factors

Ratio Decidendi

Given the severity of the attack, the significant injuries, the presence and intervention of the appellant's young daughter, and the balance of mitigating and aggravating factors, the sentence of 12 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.