R v Lee Brian Mark Woods

R v Lee Brian Mark Woods

The sentence of five years' imprisonment prior to credit, reduced to 40 months for early plea, was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, aggravating features, and proper application of the totality principle. Consecutive sentences for section 20 GBH and intentional strangulation were justified.

Parties
Appellant: Lee Brian Mark Woods; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Grievous Bodily Harm, Criminal Damage, Intentional Strangulation, Sentencing, Domestic Violence
Criminal Law Grievous Bodily Harm Criminal Damage Intentional Strangulation Sentencing Domestic Violence

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Parties

Lee Brian Mark Woods

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate categorisation of harm and culpability under sentencing guidelines
  3. 3 Whether sentences for section 20 GBH and intentional strangulation should run consecutively

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of five years' imprisonment prior to credit, reduced to 40 months for early plea, was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, aggravating features, and proper application of the totality principle. Consecutive sentences for section 20 GBH and intentional strangulation were justified.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.