R v Thomas Christopher Bond

R v Thomas Christopher Bond

The decision not to suspend the sentence was within the proper evaluative judgment of the sentencing judge, considering the aggravating features and the appellant's record; the sentence was neither manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Thomas Christopher Bond
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Suspension of Custodial Sentence, Mitigation, Guilty Plea Discount
Criminal Law Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Sentencing Suspension of Custodial Sentence Mitigation Guilty Plea Discount

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Thomas Christopher Bond

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of immediate custody should have been suspended
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

The decision not to suspend the sentence was within the proper evaluative judgment of the sentencing judge, considering the aggravating features and the appellant's record; the sentence was neither manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of six months' imprisonment upheld