Reid, R v

Reid, R v

The notional determinate sentence of 14 years, with a specified minimum term of seven years, adequately reflected the seriousness of the offence, aggravating factors, and the late guilty plea; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Scott Reid
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 October 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Wounding With Intent, Imprisonment for Public Protection
Criminal Law Sentencing Wounding With Intent Imprisonment for Public Protection

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Scott Reid

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the specified minimum term of seven years' imprisonment for public protection under section 225 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The notional determinate sentence of 14 years, with a specified minimum term of seven years, adequately reflected the seriousness of the offence, aggravating factors, and the late guilty plea; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The specified minimum term of seven years' imprisonment stands.