Zoth, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 523 (24 March 2021)

Zoth, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 523 (24 March 2021)

The sentence imposed was just and proportionate, justified by the applicant's previous convictions, aggravating features, and the circumstances of the offences, warranting a sentence above the guideline range and consecutive terms.

Citation
[2021] EWCA Crim 523
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Mark Anthony Zoth
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 March 2021
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, Possession of Bladed Article, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Racially Aggravated Harassment, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sentencing Possession of Bladed Article Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Racially Aggravated Harassment Totality Principle

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Mark Anthony Zoth

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence for possession of a bladed article was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the total sentence was just and proportionate

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was just and proportionate, justified by the applicant's previous convictions, aggravating features, and the circumstances of the offences, warranting a sentence above the guideline range and consecutive terms.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused