Akman, R. v

Akman, R. v

The maximum 300-hour unpaid work order was excessive in light of the facts and the suspended sentence; 150 hours is appropriate. The £3,000 compensation order was excessive for the injury sustained; £1,000 is appropriate.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Murat Akman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 May 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Unlawful Wounding, Sentencing, Compensation, Community Service
Criminal Law Unlawful Wounding Sentencing Compensation Community Service

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Murat Akman

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 300-hour unpaid work requirement was excessive
  2. 2 Whether the £3,000 compensation order was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The maximum 300-hour unpaid work order was excessive in light of the facts and the suspended sentence; 150 hours is appropriate. The £3,000 compensation order was excessive for the injury sustained; £1,000 is appropriate.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Unpaid work requirement reduced from 300 to 150 hours
  • Compensation order reduced from £3,000 to £1,000