R v Kevin Wood

R v Kevin Wood

The sentences for assaulting emergency workers and burglary of a primary school were manifestly excessive as imposed; the judge erred in setting them above the guideline range. The sentences are quashed and substituted with lower terms. The remaining sentences were within the guidelines and not excessive. The total...

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Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Kevin Wood
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Assault on Emergency Worker, Burglary, Handling Stolen Goods, Theft, Aggravated Vehicle Taking, Common Assault, Failure to Surrender to Bail, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sentencing Assault on Emergency Worker Burglary Handling Stolen Goods Theft Aggravated Vehicle Taking Common Assault +2 more

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Kevin Wood

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed for various offences were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge correctly applied the Sentencing Council guidelines
  3. 3 Whether the principle of totality was properly applied

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences for assaulting emergency workers and burglary of a primary school were manifestly excessive as imposed; the judge erred in setting them above the guideline range. The sentences are quashed and substituted with lower terms. The remaining sentences were within the guidelines and not excessive. The total sentence is reduced from 52 to 43 months' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentences of ten months' imprisonment on counts 1 and 2 of indictment 41B21195523 quashed and substituted with six months each, to run concurrently.
  • Sentence of 14 months' imprisonment on count 4 of indictment 41B21445024 quashed and substituted with nine months, to run consecutively.