Zoth, R. v

Zoth, R. v

The sentence of 16 months for possession of a bladed article was justified due to the applicant's previous convictions, aggravating features, and credible threat. The total sentence of 28 months was just and proportionate and not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecutor: 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
Criminal Law Sentencing Possession of Bladed Article Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Racially Aggravated Harassment

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 2 Authorities cited 3 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 4
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

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 excessive and outside the guideline range
  2. 2 Whether the total sentence was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 16 months for possession of a bladed article was justified due to the applicant's previous convictions, aggravating features, and credible threat. The total sentence of 28 months was just and proportionate and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • Leave to appeal against sentence refused