R v Stevan Newton
The sentence imposed was not wrong in principle or in law. The Recorder was entitled to use the section 18 guideline by analogy, given the seriousness and risk of the offence. The custodial term and extended licence period were justified by the applicant's risk to the public and the circumstances of the offence. The application for leave to appeal is refused.
- Parties
- Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Stevan Newton
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 16 April 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Offences Against the Person, Application of Corrosive Substances, Dangerousness, Appeal Against Sentence
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Parties
Rex
Prosecutor
Stevan Newton
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the Recorder erred in finding that the harm sustained amounted to grievous bodily harm
- 2 Whether the Recorder failed to accurately reflect the level of harm in sentencing
- 3 Whether the sentence was manifestly excessive
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence imposed was not wrong in principle or in law. The Recorder was entitled to use the section 18 guideline by analogy, given the seriousness and risk of the offence. The custodial term and extended licence period were justified by the applicant's risk to the public and the circumstances of the offence. The application for leave to appeal is refused.
Court Disposition
Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
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