Reid, R v [2009] EWCA Crim 2135 (06 October 2009)

Reid, R v [2009] EWCA Crim 2135 (06 October 2009)

Given the seriousness of the planned and sustained attack on a vulnerable victim, a notional determinate sentence of 14 years, with a minimum term of seven years for imprisonment for public protection, was not manifestly excessive and adequately reflected the aggravating features and the timing of the guilty plea.

Citation
[2009] EWCA Crim 2135
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Scott Reid
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 October 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Wounding With Intent, Imprisonment for Public Protection, Sentencing, Dangerous Offender, Discount for Guilty Plea
Criminal Law Wounding With Intent Imprisonment for Public Protection Sentencing Dangerous Offender Discount for Guilty Plea

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Scott Reid

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term of seven years' imprisonment for public protection was manifestly excessive for a section 18 wounding with intent conviction.

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the planned and sustained attack on a vulnerable victim, a notional determinate sentence of 14 years, with a minimum term of seven years for imprisonment for public protection, was not manifestly excessive and adequately reflected the aggravating features and the timing of the guilty plea.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The specified minimum term of seven years' imprisonment is upheld.