Regina v Goodwin; Regina v O’B; Regina v H: CACD 28 Dec 1998

The offence of wounding with intent will almost inevitably attract an immediate custodial sentence and even where the act was an over-reaction in self-defence. The offence was also an offence for which a second conviction would attract a life sentence.

Citations:

Times 28-Dec-1998

Statutes:

Offences Against the Person Act 1861 18, Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 2

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Criminal Sentencing

Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.86713