The defendant appealed his sentence. With one punch, he had knocked the victom to the ground, fracturing his jaw and cheek bone.
Held: The court should take note of the the strength of the blow and the consequence for the victim. In this case 18 months imprisonment was appropriate.
Citations:
[2002] 2 Cr App R (S) 97
Statutes:
Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 29 August 2022; Ref: scu.263201
