R v Levi Wilson

R v Levi Wilson

The judge was entitled to impose both the custodial term and the extended sentence based on the applicant's high culpability, significant harm, pattern of previous offending, and risk of serious harm to the public, particularly Ms Gregory and any male close to her. The extended sentence was proportionate and necessary for public protection.

Parties
Prosecution: R; Appellant: Levi Wilson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Dangerousness, Domestic Violence, Extended Sentence, Wounding With Intent, Assault, Criminal Damage, Disclosure of Sexual Images
Criminal Law Sentencing Dangerousness Domestic Violence Extended Sentence Wounding With Intent Assault Criminal Damage +1 more

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Parties

R

Prosecution

Levi Wilson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the extended sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the custodial term for wounding with intent was too long
  3. 3 Whether the offences were correctly assessed as high culpability

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to impose both the custodial term and the extended sentence based on the applicant's high culpability, significant harm, pattern of previous offending, and risk of serious harm to the public, particularly Ms Gregory and any male close to her. The extended sentence was proportionate and necessary for public protection.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • extended determinate sentence of eight years' custody and four years' extended licence upheld
  • concurrent sentences for other offences upheld