Wilson-Ford, R v

Wilson-Ford, R v

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle, given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating factors, and risk assessment; the judge's starting point and extended sentence were justified.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Reginald Charles Wilson-Ford
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 September 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Dangerousness Assessment, Domestic Violence, Threats to Kill, Affray, Possession of Offensive Weapon, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Dangerousness Assessment Domestic Violence Threats to Kill Affray Possession of Offensive Weapon Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Reginald Charles Wilson-Ford

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the sentence imposed manifestly excessive?
  2. 2 Did the judge err in imposing an extended sentence without inviting submissions?
  3. 3 Was the assessment of dangerousness justified?

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle, given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating factors, and risk assessment; the judge's starting point and extended sentence were justified.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 7 years 4 months custodial term with 2 years extended licence upheld.
  • Concurrent sentences for affray, possession of offensive weapon, and bladed article upheld.