R v Mohammed Ishtiaq

R v Mohammed Ishtiaq

The sentence was not manifestly excessive; the judge correctly assessed culpability as high given the group attack, disparity in ages, and the appellant's responsibility for the material blow; the appeal against sentence is dismissed.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Mohammed Ishtiaq
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Grievous Bodily Harm, Culpability Assessment, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Grievous Bodily Harm Culpability Assessment Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Mohammed Ishtiaq

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the sentence imposed manifestly excessive?
  2. 2 Was the appellant's culpability correctly assessed under sentencing guidelines?
  3. 3 Should the sentence have been suspended?

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive; the judge correctly assessed culpability as high given the group attack, disparity in ages, and the appellant's responsibility for the material blow; the appeal against sentence is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of 30 months' imprisonment upheld