The imposition of a discretionary life sentence is an exceptional disposal justified only where the accused presents a serious threat to the safety of the public or where that sentence is in his own best interests.
Citations:
1993 SCCR 158
Jurisdiction:
Scotland
Cited by:
Cited – O’Neill v Her Majesty’s Advocate HCJ 9-Mar-1999
The appellant pleaded guilty to an assault with a knife upon a stranger. He had a previous conviction for assault causing severe injury and permanent disfigurement, and two previous convictions for inter alia attempted murder and assault. He had . .
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Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 05 May 2022; Ref: scu.181880