Short, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 77 (23 January 2026)

Short, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 77 (23 January 2026)

The sentencing judge was entitled to find the appellant dangerous and impose an extended sentence, given the planned and premeditated nature of the offence, the use of weapons, the serious harm caused, and the high risk of serious harm identified in pre-sentence reports. The sentence was within the guideline range and not manifestly excessive.

Citation
[2026] EWCA Crim 77
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Jonathan Short
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Dangerousness, Extended Sentences, Grievous Bodily Harm, Mitigation
Criminal Law Sentencing Dangerousness Extended Sentences Grievous Bodily Harm Mitigation

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Jonathan Short

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the imposition of an extended sentence was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the finding of dangerousness was justified
  3. 3 Whether the sentence properly reflected the appellant's character, youth, and mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to find the appellant dangerous and impose an extended sentence, given the planned and premeditated nature of the offence, the use of weapons, the serious harm caused, and the high risk of serious harm identified in pre-sentence reports. The sentence was within the guideline range and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.